Santa Maria: Guided Coastal Hike & Monte Leão Sunset
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Sal Island’s west coast with our exhilarating hiking adventure! Starting at 3:00 pm from Santa Maria near the luxurious Morabeza hotel, embark on a guided hike along the stunning seashore towards Mount Lion. As you ascend, marvel at the breathtaking sunset painting the sky in vibrant hues. Discover picturesque Ponta Preta, charming Calheta, and serene Murdeira, each offering enchanting views and moments to soak in the island’s natural splendor at your own pace. Throughout the excursion, our pickup truck will be on standby, ensuring your safety and comfort with any necessary assistance. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore Sal Island’s west coast, uncovering hidden gems and panoramic vistas with expert guidance. Join us for an adventure that promises lasting memories of this beautiful island.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Perfect for long walks along the coast, enjoying where they used to have the World Surf Championship.
Murdeira is geographically located in the center of the island. Its bay is bathed by crystalline waters and full of corals, Natural Reserve of Baía da Murdeira, rich in an underwater ecosystem with unique endemic species, with nesting beaches for sea turtles and also habitat for seabirds.
Calheta Funda is located about 5 km northwest of town Santa Maria. Get here by quad, car or also hiking. There are two ways to get here from Santa Maria town: follow the sandy, rocky coast from Baia do Algodoeiro up north by the coast. Or, the fastest way is to take the highway and drive 4km to the north from Santa Maria, and then turn west onto the sandy gravel road to Calheta Funda. The second option is faster, but the first is more beautiful and closer to nature just by the ocean.
On the west coast of Sal, we find Monte Leao. A hill that follows us on the horizon whenever we take the road from Santa Maria to Espargos. The Lion Mountain certainly lives up to his name, if you have an active imagination. Shaped like a resting lion facing out towards the ocean, this rocky hill sits right on the mid-western coast of Sal.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Spot Travel Tours
- 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
- 3 hours of hiking included in the total duration of the tour
How it compares in Cape Verde, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 113 experiences we list in Cape Verde, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 113.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
