Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
Enjoy a 2-hour hike in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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时长 4 小时
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语言
英语, 法语, 葡萄牙语, 西班牙语
团队规模
1–40 位旅行者
完整介绍
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira. Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more. Your hike progresses to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will visit the São Francisco Convent, Banana Street, the former slave market at Pillory and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe and learn the history of transatlantic slavery and attacks by pirates who sacked the city. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
行程
Praia. After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
Calabaceira Valley. Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.
Convento de São Francisco. The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.
Rua de Banana. It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pelourinho. Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
Sé Catedral. Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese
Fortaleza Rela de São Filipe. Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques. From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates.
Praia. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
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费用包含
- 导游
- 接送
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Transportation
- Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
- Liability insurance
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- Lunch
- Entrance fee (€5 for Fortress of São Filipe )
重要信息
集合地点
普拉亚, 佛得角
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Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions Activity for travelers over 6 years old. Route File: Trail Distance: +/- 5 km || Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours || Degree of difficulty: Easy || Elevation gain: +/- 3 m || Elevation loss: -/+ 186 m || Max Elevation: +/- 200 m || Min Elevation: +/- 14 m || Trail type: One Way || Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe. If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address. Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service. Please bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water and €5 for the entrance to the São Filipe Fortress.
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