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Guided Maio Island Tour with Lunch, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Discover the wonders of Maio Island with a local guide. Visit the Eco-Museum, taste the local cheese, explore the São José Fortress, sand dunes, handicraft center and enjoy the most beautiful beach on the island.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 54 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Get picked up and depart toward the city center. Start your discovery at the Eco-Museum, learning the history of the island's colonization, rooted in the exploration of salt, exported to several countries like Brazil until the 19th century. Move on to the Porto Inglês Salinas wetland where the salt is produced, before a scenic drive to Morro. 

Your tour continues to the village of Calheta, where you will visit its craft center and appreciate the work of local artisans. After that, reach the Dunas de Morrinho, enjoy a walk through the beautiful white sand dunes, and take a lunch-break at Pedro Vaz, the first village to be inhabited.

Drive back to the capital and discover São José Fortress, built to protect the island from pirate attacks and visit the local Church. Finally, enjoy a dip at the most beautiful beach on the island, Bitchirotcha, before being dropped off at your hotel.

Itinerary

1 Eco-Museum. Meet our guide and depart to the city center, then start your discovery at the Eco-Museum, learning the history of the island's colonization, rooted in the exploration of salt, exported to several countries like Brazil until the 19th century.

1 Porto Inglês Salinas wetland. Move on to the Porto Inglês Salinas wetland where the salt is produced.

1 Morro. Have a scenic drive to Morro.

1 Calheta. Your tour continues to the village of Calheta, where you will visit its craft center and appreciate the work of local artisans.

1 Dunas de Morrinho. Reach the Dunas de Morrinho, enjoy a walk through the beautiful white sand dunes

1 Pedro Vaz. Take a lunch-break at Pedro Vaz, the first village to be inhabited.

1 Sao Jose Fortress and Local Church. Drive back to the capital and discover São José Fortress, built to protect the island from pirate attacks and visit the local Church.

1 Bitchirotcha. Finally, enjoy a dip at the most beautiful beach on the island, Bitchirotcha, before being dropped off at your hotel.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Transportation
  • All entrance fees
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability Insurance

Not included

  • Ferry Ticket
  • Flight Ticket
  • Accomodation
  • Lunch

Important information

Meeting point

Cape Verde

Don’t forget

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAccomodation must be booked separatelyFerry ticket or flight ticket must be booked separately Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, water, swimwear, and sunscreen.

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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