Full Day Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde, São Vicente
What your day looks like
Get picked up from your accommodation in Mindelo and head out of the city for a day of sightseeing at some of the most beautiful coastal beaches, learn about our culture by visiting our welcoming villages on São Vicente. Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim, dive or moment to put your feet in the sand of our pristine black and white sand beaches, while taking in the coastal breeze and breathtaking views. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente, and have the best panoramic view of the Island from the top of Monte Verde, highest point of Sao Vicente.Mindelo and the Coastal beaches are stunning from the top!
The experience, in brief
- Visit some of the most beautiful coastal beaches on the island
- Discover the rich culture of São Vicente as you visit welcoming, livedin villages
- Marvel at the strikingly different coastlines of São Vicente
The journey, in full
Pick up at accommodation in Mindelo Get picked up from your accommodation for a day of exploring and learning about São Vicente's outskirts Fishing Village of São Pedro Visit the lively fishing village of São Pedro, witness and learn about life in the Village Monte Verde Monte Verde (774m or 2,539ft) the highest peak in São Vicente, enjoy a cup of tea at the Tea House on the Summit of Monte Verde Fishing Village of Salamansa Experience life in the lived in Villages of São Vicente. This village is also home to water sport activities such as kite and windsurfing Baia das Gatas Visit and have a swim or dive into our famous beach, Baía das Gatas (Crater like blue lagoon beach), dive into the ocean from the pier. *Wear or bring your swimwear and towel if you would like to take a swim; there is no public changing place Coastal Road Baia to Calhau Drive on the most beautiful coastal road of North Baia, marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline with it black volcanic mountains, sweeping white sandiness, and crystal blue ocean. Calhau A quiet fishing village, home to Volcano Viana and the twin peaks. Agricultural Valley of Calhau Visit Calhau, an oasis! A charming small farming and fishing village also home of Vulcao Viana, one of the of last extinct volcanos on the Island. In the valley of Calhau we will see traditional farming by hand, animals, water wells, and windmills. Return to Mindelo After a fantastic day of exploring;oring the outskirts of Mindelo, return to your accommodation.
Your day, step by step
Mindelo
Local Flavor at São Pedro, Cape Verde.
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Sightseeing at Monte Verde (Cape Verde).
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Leisure at Baía das Gatas.
What to know before booking
Included
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo - Private transportation - Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) - Liability insurance
Not Included
- Lunch - Personal expenses - Gratuities
What to Bring
- Swim, wear your bathing suit and bring a towel, if desired (there is no public place to change your clothing). Wear comfortable clothing, shoes, sun protection and bring a bottle of water
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up and drop off at the cruise pier and accommodation in Mindelo.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business