Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch

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About this activity

Discover one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal trails on the Ponta do Sol – Cruzinha hike. With dramatic cliffs, endless ocean views, and colorful villages like Fontainhas along the way, every step is a postcard moment.

Guided by local experts, you’ll learn about Cape Verde’s history, culture, and traditions while enjoying authentic encounters with friendly villagers.

This tour combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a true sense of adventure you won’t find anywhere else.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: CapeVerdeTours

Ages: Infants (8–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Ponta Do Sol

one hour

Ponta Do Sol is a gracious town that has a spacious main square and a beautiful townhall.

We gather at the tiny but lively harbour in front of the Tiduka hotel. Here we meet, have a coffee, and observe the activities that are taking place in the harbour. After a short introduction it is time to go for a hike! We walk up the steep mountain path and pass through colourful streets, green valleys and ocean landscapes. We are on our way to Fontainhas.
Monte Fontainhas

15 min

Fontainhas is the village with one of the most beautiful views in the world according to National Geographic. This fairy-tale village in situated on a high edge of the top of a mountain surrounded by vegetation and farming fields with a view to the Atlantic Ocean with a black sandy beach where one can go for some relaxation. We will have a short break here while the guide connects you with the history and people.
Stop 3

one hour

We continue our hike down a steep path through the villages Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas.

Our guides have extensive knowledge of animals and endemic plants. If we are lucky, we can spot different turtle and whale species.

After we leave Formiguinas we arrive in the 'forgotten village'. This abandoned village is unique in its own away. You will find out why this village was abandoned and why the ribeira lost it's colour on this side of the mountain.

We can have our lunch here in a local restaurant.
Stop 4

2 hours

While we hike back up the volcanic rocks the guide explains about the different geography that can be seen. We walk along the coast where we potentially see ospreys.

When we arrive in Cruzinha our car will pick us up. You can relax and rehydrate yourself while we bring you back to your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol.

End point

We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol.

Pickup points

Pedracin Village
Tienne Del Mar
The Retreat
AldeaPanoramica
Tiduca Hotel
Hotel Blue Bell
Residencial Ponta do Sol
Chez Samira
Residencial Luatur
Hotel Santantao Art Resort
Luatur

Ready for a unique experience?

We will show you the most beautiful village of Cape Verde. We can arrange free pick up at:

Ribeira Grande
Paul
Ponta Do Sol.

Located in Mindelo,Sao Vincente or Porto Novo? We can help you with transportation and accomodation at all times!

Give us a call or send a whatsapp!

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.