Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal trails on the Ponta do Sol – Cruzinha hike. With dramatic cliffs, endless ocean views, and colorful villages like Fontainhas along the way, every step is a postcard moment. Guided by local experts, you’ll learn about Cape Verde’s history, culture, and traditions while enjoying authentic encounters with friendly villagers. This tour combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a true sense of adventure you won’t find anywhere else.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Ponta Do Sol is a gracious town that has a spacious main square and a beautiful townhall. We gather at the tiny but lively harbour in front of the Tiduka hotel. Here we meet, have a coffee, and observe the activities that are taking place in the harbour. After a short introduction it is time to go for a hike! We walk up the steep mountain path and pass through colourful streets, green valleys and ocean landscapes. We are on our way to Fontainhas.
Fontainhas is the village with one of the most beautiful views in the world according to National Geographic. This fairy-tale village in situated on a high edge of the top of a mountain surrounded by vegetation and farming fields with a view to the Atlantic Ocean with a black sandy beach where one can go for some relaxation. We will have a short break here while the guide connects you with the history and people.
We continue our hike down a steep path through the villages Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas. Our guides have extensive knowledge of animals and endemic plants. If we are lucky, we can spot different turtle and whale species. After we leave Formiguinas we arrive in the 'forgotten village'. This abandoned village is unique in its own away. You will find out why this village was abandoned and why the ribeira lost it's colour on this side of the mountain. We can have our lunch here in a local restaurant.
While we hike back up the volcanic rocks the guide explains about the different geography that can be seen. We walk along the coast where we potentially see ospreys. When we arrive in Cruzinha our car will pick us up. You can relax and rehydrate yourself while we bring you back to your accommodation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- CapeVerdeTours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cape Verde, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 28 day trips we list in Cape Verde, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
