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Porto Novo walks
From Alto Mira III to Châ de Morte on the island of Santo Antao
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3.18 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,640 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Porto Novo (Cape Verde)
A beautiful hike to discover the island of Santo Antao, with no difficulty in finding your way on a wide path.
Plateau and Bordeira do Norte trail
5.45 mi
+3,862 ft
-4,774 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Porto Novo (Cape Verde)
Climb up the cliff that closes the Ribeira das Patas cirque to reach the Norte plateau.
Descend via the Bordeira do Norte trail, one of the most impressive paths in the archipelago.
Rota da Bruxa
7.10 mi
+1,542 ft
-5,709 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Porto Novo (Cape Verde)
Among the most beautiful views of Santo Antao, varied landscapes between the valley, the ocean, the neighbouring islands, plantations and the mountains in the west of the island.
It's a steep descent, especially at the end, through scattered houses.
From the Cova crater to the Lombinho road in the Paùl valley
4.54 mi
+988 ft
-3,940 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Porto Novo (Cape Verde)
A hike with plenty of elevation gain from the Cova de Paùl crater. Can also be done uphill.
A good introduction to mountain culture in Cape Verde and water management.
Crossing Cha de Mato towards Ribeira Grande
2.51 mi
+538 ft
-3,691 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ribeira Grande (Cape Verde)
This is a typical route for exploring the island of Santo Antao.
From Boca de Ambas to Cha de Igreja
4.39 mi
+2,001 ft
-2,352 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ribeira Grande (Cape Verde)
Hike to reach the small village of Cha de Igreja from Boca des Ambas.
Magnificent panoramic views of the landscapes of Santo Antao.
This hike is less well known than the coastal trail or the descent from Cova to Paul, but in my opinion, it is well worth the effort.
Hike with few navigation difficulties (paved path).
From Boca de Joao de Afonso to Boca de Ambas via Caibros
4.41 mi
+1,552 ft
-1,460 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ribeira Grande (Cape Verde)
This hike allows you to visit the hinterland of Santo Antao, passing through various small villages and offering a glimpse of Cape Verdean agriculture in Santo Antao, particularly the terraces clinging to the mountainside.
From Tarrafal to Monte Trigo along the coast of Cape Verde
6.79 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,031 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Porto Novo (Cape Verde)
A superb hike along the ocean on a paved path on the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde. A coastal hike from the small port of Tarrafal and its black sand beach to the village of Monte Trigo. This village is only accessible via this paved and very steep path, or by boat from the sea.
From Ponta do Sol to Chã de Igreja along the coast of Cape Verde
9.50 mi
+6,867 ft
-6,568 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ribeira Grande (Cape Verde)
On the island of Santo Antão, a hike along the coast, on a trail overlooking the sea at all times, certainly the most beautiful route in Cape Verde... Fontainhas, Cruzinha, Cha de Igreja.
From Sao Pedro to Farol de Dona Amélia
3.64 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,270 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from São Vicente (Cape Verde)
This walk takes you to the Farol de Dona Amélia lighthouse, located at the westernmost point of Sao Vicente (Cape Verde).
Starting from Sao Pedro, this walk begins along a magnificent white sand beach, then the path clings to the side of the rock with the ocean below until you reach the lighthouse.
This is a very easy hike, which can be done as a round trip along the same path.