🥾 Caminhada em São Vicente

🌄 Featured Trails:

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🏔️ 1. Monte Verde Climb

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Altitude: 744 m

The highest point on the island offers panoramic views of Mindelo, Baía das Gatas, Calhau, and even neighboring islands like Santo Antão and Santa Luzia (on clear days). During the climb, we encounter endemic flora and mountain landscapes unique to Cape Verde.

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🌊 2. Coastal Trail: Salamansa – Baía das Gatas –

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Duration: 2 – 3 hours

This easy and visually charming trail is ideal for those who want to combine hiking with sea views and local culture. It passes through small fishing villages and hidden coves, with the possibility of swimming in the calm waters of Baía das Gatas.

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🌋 3. Trails through the Calhau Volcanoes (options "Bay and Calhau Volcano" or "Viana Volcano"

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 3h–4h

Explore the ancient volcanic cones of Calhau, one of the most impressive and arid landscapes in São Vicente. Hike among lava formations, stone fields, and extinct craters, with views of the ocean and the uninhabited island of Santa Luzia. Ideal for geology and photography enthusiasts.

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🌅 4. Hike to Dona Amélia Lighthouse

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 2h30–3h

Starting in the São Pedro area, this coastal trail leads to the iconic Dona Amélia Lighthouse, with direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. The trail passes cliffs, caves, and cliffs with a cinematic look, ending at the historic lighthouse where the sea meets the sky.

✅ What's included:

• Experienced local guide (Portuguese, English, French)

• Round-trip transportation from Mindelo

• Water and local snacks

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📍 Meeting point: Mindelo (pick-up included)

⏰ Average duration: 2 to 5 hours, depending on the route