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Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from São Vicente

Porto Novo, Cabo Verde
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About this activity

This adventure tours is one of the standout things to do in Porto Novo, Cabo Verde. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €115 per person. Santo Antão boasts of green valleys, mountains, vegetation and traditional farming lifestyle, hardworking people and rich culture, which can not be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter

Begin your day with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Mindelo and transfer to the harbor for a scenic ferry ride to Santo Antão (approximately 1 hour). Enjoy ocean views and keep an eye out for dolphins or flying fish along the way.

Upon arrival in Porto Novo, meet your local guide for a full-day island tour that brings the beauty and stories of Santo Antão to life. Travel the breathtaking Old Mountain Road to the volcanic crater of Cova de Paúl, with panoramic views of the island’s dramatic landscapes. Stop at the Mountain Ridge of Delgadinho to admire the lush green valleys below.

Continue through historic towns and coastal villages, including Ribeira Grande, Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol, Sinagoga, and Paúl. Enjoy a traditional Cape Verdean lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to a distillery to learn about the island’s famous sugarcane liquor, Grogue.

After the tour, return to Porto Novo via the scenic New Coastal Road and board the ferry back to São Vicente. A transfer will be waiting at the harbor to take you back to your accommodation in Mindelo.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 11 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 7 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Adventure seekersCulture lovers

Best time to visit

Porto Novo is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular adventure tours slots in Porto Novo sell out.

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