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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

4.9 (7 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

About this activity

Discover Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world. Relish a picnic at Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle's nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. Hike and enjoy breathtaking views between volcanic rocks and the ocean

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Bu Country Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Guiding Service

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks: The picnic is not included in the price

Itinerary

  1. Ponta Do Sol

    one hour

    Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.

  2. Monte Fontainhas

    1 min

    Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas Village.

  4. Stop 4

    2 hours

    Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.

  5. Stop 5

    2 hours

    After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Tiduca Hotel
  • Hotel Blue Bell
  • Residencial Ponta do Sol
  • Residencial Luatur
  • Luatur

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

  • Extension: 15 Km

  • Total Walking Duration: 6 hours

  • Ascent/Descent: ~249 m

  • Difficult Level: Difficult

  • Path quality: Linear, narrow at the beginning and safe.

  • Please bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.

  • Extra fee may be charged if your pick-up location is in a remote area

  • Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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