Full day Santiago Excursion

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About this activity

With this Tour you are able to leave in search of the contrasts provided by the valleys, streams and peaks of the island. You get to see picturesque places such as São Domingos and Assomada. You have the chance to visit the botanical garden at São Jorge. Visit the prison of Tarrafal and discover its history, followed by free time to take a bath in the beautiful Bay of Tarrafal.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French
Operated by: ATLANTUR, viagens e turismo,Lda

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

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Entrance to Concentration Camp Museum

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Soft Drinks

Itinerary

Assomada Market

30 min

At 60km from Praia, you will visit Assomada, an important trading point, to visit its famous and typical market (opened on Wednesdays and Saturdays).
Serra de Malagueta

15 min

The journey continues through Serra Malagueta Park, with its beautiful eucalyptus forest, different kinds of acacias and other endemic plants. A perfect place to take some beautiful pictures.
Tarrafal Beach

2 hours Admission included

You will then reach Tarrafal, a fishing village, where a former concentration camp (now a museum) is located. There, it will be possible to visit the bay, surrounded by palm trees, which is one of the most famous beaches of Cabo Verde.

Lunch will be served at a typical restaurant. You are welcomed for a swim in the beautiful bay, after lunch.
Pedra Badejo

one hour

On the way back you will be able to see small bays and groves and deserted beaches with black sand. There will be a stop at the Rabelados village, a community that rebelled against society and church in the colonial time, and keeps their unique traditions. There you will see their paintings and learn about their culture.