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Santo Antão: Walk Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas, picturesque village, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Coastal walk Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 3 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Dutch

Group size

2–50 travelers

Full description

Walking up along ocean coastal path, passing small villages of people with their plantations, farmers live here, men, woman, children even animals all have a role in the village and here you will witness how they make it all come together. Along the way you will find donkeys carrying loads of cargo, along with chickens and goats feeding off the land. The coastal views are tremendous, and though you may be tempted to test the waters, it is a very dangerous coast, there is no swimming here! Arrive to one of the World’s Most Picturesque Villages, Fontianhas

Itinerary

Meet your professional local guide at Porto Novo. Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign that has your name, as you enter the Garemaritima, he/she will be there waiting to welcome you.

Transfer along coastal road to Ponta do Sol. Drive along the coastal road from Porto Novo to the charming sea side village Ponta d Sol. Explore the enchanting small fishing village of Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão. With its history, colorful colonial architecture and lively small port.

Walk to one of the world's most picturesque villages, Fontainhas. Coastal Trek Ponta do sol - Fontainhas

Return to Ponta do Sol. After a refreshing walk with majestic views, return to the sea side village of Ponta do Sol

Return to Porto Novo. Let us know if you will return to Porto Novo, or have another location you would like to choose for drop off?

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Pick up and drop off at Porto Novo
  • Professional Local guide (English, French, Spanish or Portuguese speaking)
  • Liability insurance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities 

Important information

Meeting point

Cape Verde

Don’t forget

Walking distance: +/- 3 kmTotal walking time: +/- 2hDifficulty level: easyElevation gain: +/- 204 mElevation loss: -/+ 29mMaximum elevation: +/- 212mMinimum elevation: +/- 14mTrail type: round tripIf you have health problems, knee or back problems, ... Tell us about your doubts?  Please wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sun protection, hat, bring walking sticks (optional), bring a bottle of water, also during the months of November - March it can get cooler, and you may want to bring a sweater or jacket.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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