Walking & Hiking in the interior of Santiago Island
The hiking tours on Santiago may not be quite as dramatic as those on Santo Antao, but they are less strenuous, making them ideal for those who prefer low mountain ranges.
Perhaps you are planning to start your hike from a particular place, or embark on a tour of the island and stay with a local family? You might be considering the services of a local guide, transfers by taxi or public transport? Whatever your plans, simply drop in to see us or send an e-mail, and we will help you organise a trip to Santiago that is tailor-made to your needs.
Suggested hikes from Calheta
We organise tours to all of Santiago’s hiking regions, with or without guides and transfers.
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From your accommodation, or with short approach drive (maximum 20 minutes)
- Two valleys (circular route) ... - Walk to Flamengos via Ribeireta
- Hiking Ribeira São Miguel - Guided hike in and around Ribeira de São Miguel
- Hiking Pilão Cão - Rib. Principal - Guided hike to Ribeira Principal
- Hiking Achada Lem ... - Demanding route to the central plateau
- Hiking Capela - Poilon ... - Hike to the biggest tree in Cape Verde
- Hiking Varanda - Aquadinha ... - Our most demanding and interesting hike
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Hikes with an approach drive of up to 50 minutes
- Assomada - east coast - From the high plateau to the coastal road (high-altitude hike)
- Hiking Serra - Rabelados -Scenic descent to the Rabelados area
- Hiking Serra - Silver beach - Panoramic high-altitude route with descent to west coast
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Day excursions from Calheta
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Multi-day hikes
Starting from Calheta, you can cover any of the interesting hikes on Santiago in a day – and we will be happy to help you combine tours into a hiking expedition lasting several days.