Calabaceira Valley Hike + Cidade Velha Tour from Praia

See the most beautiful landscapes of Cape Verde on this hiking route through the Calabaceira Valley. We'll also visit Cidade Velha, the historical center of Ribeira Grande.

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and another language.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Admission to the Royal Fort of San Felipe: 5EUR per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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See the most beautiful landscapes of Cape Verde on this hiking route through the Calabaceira Valley. We'll also visit Cidade Velha, the historical center of Ribeira Grande.

Hike Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Praia and set off on a hiking route through one of the most historical cities of Cape Verde.

First, we'll head to the Calabaceira Valley, where we'll start a hiking route that will take us to new heights where we'll see some of the most beautiful landscapes of Cape Verde. We'll walk along trails of unparalleled beauty, featuring volcanic craters and endemic flora and fauna.

What's more, during the hike through the Calabaceira Valley, we'll see the famous giant baobab mentioned by Charles Darwin in his writings during his visit to Santiago Island. To complete the hiking route, we'll meet local farmers who will tell us the secrets of the sugar, banana, mango and coconut plantations so common in the area.

Afterward, we'll arrive at Cidade Velha, the historical center of Ribeira Grande. This place, declared a World Heritage Site, was the first European colonial settlement in the tropical zone. We'll see its great attractions, such as its churches, the Picota Square and, of course, the Royal Fort of San Felipe.

Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Praia 4 hours later.