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The Best Hiking Trails in Ribeira Grande (Cape Verde)

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Photo of Cape Verde - Day 9:  Fortainhas - Cruzinha, coast trip - Santo Antao Island Photo of Cha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol Photo of Santo Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path
  • Cha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol

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    near Fajãzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    10.59mi
    Elevation +
    6542f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol

    Beautiful walk with very interesting and diverse vistas. Quite a bit more difficult than I would expect from a coastal walk as there is a lot of elevation gain and loss (but not as much as indicated by Wikiloc, maybe hal...

    Esta ruta tiene de todo que se puede pedir a un montañero, mucho desnivel, el paisaje impresionante, muchos contrastes d...
    Nati calleja
  • near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path

    One classical hike in Sto. Antao, from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha da Garza. Dramatic cliffs over the Atlantic, small villages perching on impossible places and sheer feeling of loneliness. It takes 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours, depen...

    Hoy hemos hecho esta ruta, todo estupendo y fantásticos paisajes!
    rferna42
    We did the walk the other way around and it is a really beautiful walk. Since there is no other way to go, the route is ...
    ingemarleen
    Itinéraire évident impossible de se perdre. Pas de difficulté, il faut juste une bonne condition physique
    PhilouJ
  • near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    5446f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas) Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas) Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas)

    This is one of the two trails in santo antao that you cannot miss (the other being the cova - vila das pombas). It is incredibly beautiful and full of diverse landscapes. Unlike the cova hike, which is just a massive ste...

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  • near Mão para Trás, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    2808f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga

    Most surprising walk I did on Santo Antao because it's not as well known as some, but just as beautiful. The road/trail goes through tiny quiet villages and offers breathtaking views of the coast and green terraced valle...

    It was indeed a beautiful walk! Thank you for making the trail on Wikiloc! It wasn’t always clear which road I had to ta...
    lynn_vanhooydonck
  • near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.67mi
    Elevation +
    3484f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi

    I chose the steepest part to go uphill for. It was a good decision as this part of the trail also has loose dirt and gravel. So it was easy (technically speaking) for an ascent, but would’ve been difficult & less safe fo...

  • Santo Antão loop

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    near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    39.33mi
    Elevation +
    17936f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSanto Antão loop Photo ofSanto Antão loop Photo ofSanto Antão loop

    This hike covers some of the most interesting hikes to do in the northern part of the island. It starts with the classic PR1 SARG: Ponta do Sol - Cruzinha (around 16kms) After Cruzinha, you walk on a fire road for a co...

  • Ponta do Sol - Cruzinha

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    near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.14mi
    Elevation +
    6066f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha

    A beautiful but long coastal walk from Ponta do Sol, via Fontainhas until Cruzinha. Make sure you take 2 liters of water per person. The private taxi from Cruzinha back to Ponta do Sol costs 4200 ESC.

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.57mi
    Elevation +
    6467f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    Probably the most famous hike in Santo Antão. You can do it both ways, we did from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol, just because it is easier to get a 'collectivo' taxi in the morning towards Cruzinha (we were sleeping at Ribei...

  • Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.81mi
    Elevation +
    1798f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCruzinha to Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha to Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha to Ponta do Sol

    Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol earned a place in our personal hiking top 10 ever! Amazing views and fantastic trail! Just awesome! We started the hike in Cruzinha by taking a taxi from Ribeira Grande (35 eur / 75 mins drive...

    Superbe parcours un peu plus difficile mais au combien somptueux ver K10
    ttriconnet
  • near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    12.98mi
    Elevation +
    4052f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofXôxô-Cova-Paúl (Santo Antão, Cabo Verde) Photo ofXôxô-Cova-Paúl (Santo Antão, Cabo Verde) Photo ofXôxô-Cova-Paúl (Santo Antão, Cabo Verde)

    Wonderful trail! Very steep first part, a stone path leads you from Xôxô to the top where a fresh pine tree forest awaits. Get to the nice old mountain road where you won’t find any car while approaching the beautiful Co...

  • near Chã da Igreja, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    6591f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCoast route - Cruzinhas to Ponta do sol Photo ofCoast route - Cruzinhas to Ponta do sol Photo ofCoast route - Cruzinhas to Ponta do sol

    Coast route total climb is about 750 m up and down. Route is easy, although the climb to Fontainhas is steep up.

  • Marrador to Corda

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    near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    4268f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMarrador to Corda Photo ofMarrador to Corda Photo ofMarrador to Corda

    Take an aluguer to Marrador ( the road is perfect, so should cost little). Lovely walk, lots to see. You can prolong to Espongeiro, and even the crater. Or walk down to Coculi (just before Corda. The latter will take a...

  • near Fajãzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    11.90mi
    Elevation +
    7956f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCha de Igreja = Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja = Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja = Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    Two directions posible but if your not staying in Cruzinha / cha de Igreja it is hard to get a ride back. No aluguer after 16:00hrs. During the walk you'll pass a few villages where you can get a drink.

    Started this trail in Cruzinha. It's a trail that would probably be more scenic if done in the afternoon when the light ...
    cristina0botez
  • Route Ribeira de Torre

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    near Sinagoga, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    6.79mi
    Elevation +
    2618f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRoute Ribeira de Torre Photo ofRoute Ribeira de Torre Photo ofRoute Ribeira de Torre

    Beautiful route on the Island of Santo Antao. This route is less used but beautiful to walk. Goes up steep, but great views and very different landscapes. And of course the beautiful dragon trees. Related to route 201...

    Très belle sortie faite depuis ribeira avec retour en courant sur la route en bord de mer. 3heures avec moultes pauses p...
    Pierre LABORDE-BRANA
  • near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    2.69mi
    Elevation +
    1404f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofXoxo - Rabo Branco - Lombo de Pico Photo ofXoxo - Rabo Branco - Lombo de Pico Photo ofXoxo - Rabo Branco - Lombo de Pico

    Xoxo - Rabo Branco - Lombo de Pico Nice walk from Xoxo , to Rabo Branco then Lombo de Pico. Pretty easy technically. It’s a loop btw ;-)

    Super balade faite avec notre fille de 7 ans, les paysages sont a couper le souffle
    jonathanlemaigat
    Ruta perfecta para ver el entorno de Xoxo.
    xoseasecas
    There is a waterfall that could also be visited after Relax Montanha. Less easy route, 45' detour one-way.
    xvtlqlklylicqixafy
  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.96mi
    Elevation +
    6050f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    The walk is probably easier the other way around, because the climb to the highest point will be less steep. However, Cruzinha ia quite remote and it will be easier to get a ride from Ponta do Sol. It ia also a long and ...

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    11909f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    Very beautiful walk, with many "ups and downs and breathtaking views. We're just tourists, and so no professional hikers. This was challenging but not impossible.

  • Ribeira Alta

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    near Meio de Espanha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.49mi
    Elevation +
    7700f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRibeira Alta Photo ofRibeira Alta Photo ofRibeira Alta

    It's one of the wildest and beautiful hike of the island. We walk in the oldest path built by the slaves and we cross in the most isolated villages of the island. It finish in a charming and coloured village of Cha de ...

  • Aguada - Pico da Cruz

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    near Esgamaleiro, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    10.45mi
    Elevation +
    5705f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofAguada - Pico da Cruz Photo ofAguada - Pico da Cruz Photo ofAguada - Pico da Cruz

    It's a wonderful hike, very nice but also hard. It's starts with a very nice ascent then the path continue in a plateau, few hours after it passes in Cova Crater and the path continue to a village of Pico da Cruz

  • Xoxo Trail

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    near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofXoxo Trail Photo ofXoxo Trail Photo ofXoxo Trail

    It's one of the top 5 in Cape Verde Islands hikes, the landscape is absolutely stunning and the vegetation is lush and tropical.

  • Coastal road walk

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    near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    2.68mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCoastal road walk Photo ofCoastal road walk Photo ofCoastal road walk

    Easy to walk road, some steeper parts, but then just take it easy and take a break. The walk takes about an hour from the harbour of Ponta do Sol to the little village of Fontainhas. It’s accessible by car, so if you don...

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.86mi
    Elevation +
    6260f
    TrailRank
    26

    Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol (via the 3 villages of Formiguinhas, Corvo & Fontainhas) Real elevation gain/loss is +- 670m (not +- 1900m as mentioned on the Wikiloc trail description). Trail made in 2h15 on a (very) quick ...

  • Esgamaleiro

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    near Esgamaleiro, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofEsgamaleiro Photo ofEsgamaleiro Photo ofEsgamaleiro

    It's a wonderful hike, the descent from the plateau is quite amazing, then the green valley of Chã Pedras and the isolated village of Aguada is really beautiful experience.

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