SANTO ANTÃO

Santo Antão is the number one island for hiking with its great diversity. Spectacular, rugged mountain landscapes alternate with tropical green valleys and impressive cliffs. Whether you’re walking in the vibrant green Paúl Valley, taking a high-altitude hike or walking along the rocks from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol (or vice versa) – one walk is more beautiful than the next. Fascinating walks can also be taken in the south and west of the island – volcanic landscapes and remote deserts await the visitor.

SANTIAGO

On the island of Santiago, the two mountain ranges are particularly attractive. The southernmost is Rui Vaz and Pico da Antónia, the highest mountain on the island. In this area you get a good impression of Cape Verdean agriculture and, if you love a challenge, you can climb the two secondary peaks of Pico da Antónia. Monte Tchota (1,041m) and Monte Gamboa (1,099m). Further north is the second mountain range called Serra Malagueta. Beautiful mountain scenery, deep valleys and remote villages characterise the picture and are an ideal for hikers.

FOGO

On the island of Fogo, you can climb Pico do Fogo, the highest mountain in Cape Verde at 2,829 meters. The walk along the crater wall is also a challenge. People who prefer less demanding hikes also get their money’s worth. The area with the lava flows from the various eruptions the crater has suffered and the small Pico can be explored. And in the north of the island, Cape Verde’s largest contiguous forest, including coffee, banana and papaya plantations, invites you on a hike.

SÃO NICOLAU

São Nicolau and Santo Antão offer similar landscapes – but the mountains aren’t as high and are less rugged. And the island is purer and still waiting to be properly discovered.

BRAVA

Brava , Cape Verde’s smallest inhabited island, rarely visited by travelers, also offers some hiking. There are some beautiful trails in the mountainous landscapes of the island’s interior. The walk to Fajã de Água is particularly recommended. It winds down from the island’s capital, Nova Sintra, to the Atlantic Ocean, passing oases with palm and mango trees.