Santo Antão Day Trip by Car – Explore Island Highlights

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Ponta do Sol — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Santo Antão Ribeira da Torre — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On our Full Day Excursion on Santo Antão we know you will be enamored by the lush vegetation, mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, simple lifestyle and hardworking spirit of the people, and culture which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter! Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day. You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão. If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Green Line Tours Cabo Verde

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

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off at starting point
Included: Transportation
Included: Local Professional guide (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese)
Included: Entrance: Grogue (Rum) distillery

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch stop. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos, No cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Itinerary

Porto Novo

20 min

Arrive to Porto Novo, as you enter the Garemaritima terminal you will be met by your local guide who will take you to all the Island Highlights in one day by car!

Begin your journey ascending through the mountains
Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road

1 h 55 min

Begin your journey ascending through the mountains along the old cobblestone road, you will pass by small communities with traditional thatched roof homes, donkeys carrying water, farmers working the land and the daily hardworking people of this incredible place
Stop 3

15 min

Stop at Pico d Cruz, above the clouds with its green pine forest and eucalyptus trees, feel the cool breeze, take in the picturesque view of Paúl from up top.
Stop 4

15 min

Atop of Cova you will have breathtaking views inside the crater; the mist from clouds allows this farming community to self-sustain.
Stop 5

15 min

Drive on to Delgadin, the narrow mountaintop crossing which separates two major valleys, Ribeira Grande & Ribeira da Torre; famous for photographs while on Santo Antão
Ribeira Grande

1 h 10 min

Arrive to the colorful city of Povacao one of the main cities in Ribeira Grande with its colonial, also modern homes, and beautiful street art. We will make a stop for lunch in town.
Stop 7

15 min

Ribeira de Torre one of the greenest and most fertile valleys in Cabo Verde, where you will find bananas, mangos, sugar cane, and breadfruit trees. Also a large tank pool used by locals for swimming and fun.
Ponta Do Sol

20 min

Then on to the fishing village of Ponta do Sol, with its old port of Boca de Pistola (Mouth of the Pistol), where you can experience the arrival of the fisherman, and see the catch of the day!
Stop 9

15 min Admission included

Taste our local rum, Grogue is produced here, visit the distillery to see how it’s made.
Paul

20 min

On to the municipality of Paúl, with its grand Saint Anthony statue overlooking Villa das Pombas for its protection. Arriving to the village of Eito, we will visit our rum distillery, also known as Grogue, and have the opportunity to taste.
Janela

Traveling back to Porto Novo via Janela on the new stunning coastal road, pass through fascinating mountain tunnels, and see the lighthouse, Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo.
Stop 12

30 min Admission included

Arrive to Porto Novo in time to board the afternoon ferry to São Vicente. Upon arrival to the Harbor, you will enjoy a transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will have a sign with your name on it waiting inside the Garemaritima as you exit the Ferry - unless you have confirmed pick up with us at a local accommodation.

End point

We will have a sign with your name on it waiting inside the Garemaritima as you exit the Ferry - unless you have confirmed pick up with us at a local accommodation.

Pickup points

Hotel Rocha
Tienne Del Mar
Residencial Por Do Sol
Tiduca Hotel
Casa Santa Barbara Deluxe
Hotel Blue Bell
Residencial Ponta do Sol
Casa De France
Residencial Luatur
Hotel Santantao Art Resort

and 4 more pickup points

Let us know your location and we will coordinate the pick up

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For open group tours your guide may speak more than one language if required
In the case of a group of less than 4pax, the local guide himself may be the driver
Please inform us of any special dietary instructions.
Driving through roads with high altitude