Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide
Overview
Discover the island of Cesária Evora, and its capital full of music and entertainment from Praia. Visit the historical heritage city, explore the green valley of Calhau, and enjoy the most beautiful beach of the island.
Inclusions
- Hotel, Port or Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente
Get picked up from your accommodation, harbour or airport, and depart towards Mindelo city center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin. The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado de Peixe, Avenida de Reppublica, Sao Vicente 9110 Cape Verde
Meet locals and discover varieties of Cape Verdean fish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Calhau, Calhau, Sao Vicente
Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Strasse zum Monte Verde von Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente 2110 Cape Verde
Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Salamansa, Cabo Verde
Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baía das Gatas, Cabo Verde
Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia da Laginha, Sao Vicente Cape Verde
The tour concludes with drop of at your accommodation.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente
Get picked up from your accommodation, harbour or airport, and depart towards Mindelo city center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin. The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado de Peixe, Avenida de Reppublica, Sao Vicente 9110 Cape Verde
Meet locals and discover varieties of Cape Verdean fish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Calhau, Calhau, Sao Vicente
Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Strasse zum Monte Verde von Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente 2110 Cape Verde
Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Salamansa, Cabo Verde
Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baía das Gatas, Cabo Verde
Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia da Laginha, Sao Vicente Cape Verde
The tour concludes with drop of at your accommodation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Note that the Museum is closed on Sundays.
- Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.
- Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and holidays.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.