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  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Pedro Barbosa 3
    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...

  • BLF126 Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBLF126 Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF126 Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF126 Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura.

    Boca Larga Fundura - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive pe...

  • Cha Manuel dos Santos - Chãzinha - Cabo di Ribeira - Pico da Cruz - Santa Isabel - Ribeirãzinho - Vila dos Pombas

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    andi.berlin
    Distance
    14.03mi
    Elevation +
    7316f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofCha Manuel dos Santos - Chãzinha - Cabo di Ribeira - Pico da Cruz - Santa Isabel - Ribeirãzinho - Vila dos Pombas Photo ofCha Manuel dos Santos - Chãzinha - Cabo di Ribeira - Pico da Cruz - Santa Isabel - Ribeirãzinho - Vila dos Pombas Photo ofCha Manuel dos Santos - Chãzinha - Cabo di Ribeira - Pico da Cruz - Santa Isabel - Ribeirãzinho - Vila dos Pombas

    We start in Cha Manuel dos Santos and cross the river towards Cha de Fanzenda under Chãzinha from where we go up the Cabo Ribeira to 1500m. The trail is indicated by a yellow/white sign, but you will not find much of the...

    I've done the part of this trail that leads to Pico da Cruz. A steep ascent. The track does not seem to be recorded to w...
    cristina0botez

  • Serra Malagueta

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    near Fundura, Santa Catarina (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    masa23
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    1394f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSerra Malagueta Photo ofSerra Malagueta Photo ofSerra Malagueta

    Beautiful trail in Serra Malagueta. Mostly descent, the second half quite steep. It's possible to catch public transport to/from Tarrafal and the start/end points. There is an entrance fee for the park, I think 200 ESC p...

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  • BLF101 Bur Bur - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    5.56mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBLF101 Bur Bur - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF101 Bur Bur - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF101 Bur Bur - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura.

    Boca Larga Fundura - Bur Bur - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impres...

  • MTP111 Monte Tchota - Pico d'Antonia - Sao Jorges dos Orgaos

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    near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    1437f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.45
    Photo ofMTP111 Monte Tchota - Pico d'Antonia - Sao Jorges dos Orgaos Photo ofMTP111 Monte Tchota - Pico d'Antonia - Sao Jorges dos Orgaos Photo ofMTP111 Monte Tchota - Pico d'Antonia - Sao Jorges dos Orgaos

    Monte Tchota - Pico d'Antonia - Sao Jorges dos Orgaos Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive ...

    Les points de vue sont vraiment magnifiques et le paysage vaut largement la difficulté. En revanche, il faut être prépar...
    Pierru Julie
    Prachtige route met fantastische vergezichten. Deels goed te belopen en deels zwaar en moeilijk. De afdaling van Riba Ac...
    Nikos Komninos
    The way down to São Jorge dos Órgãos is pretty steep and slippery because of the accumulation of dirt and rocks on the p...
    cristina0botez

  • Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    elinestephan
    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

  • SNC6 | Praia Branca - Carberinho

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    near Praia Branca, Tarrafal de São Nicolau (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Saniclautrails
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofSNC6 | Praia Branca - Carberinho Photo ofSNC6 | Praia Branca - Carberinho Photo ofSNC6 | Praia Branca - Carberinho

    This Trail coincides with the Main Trail That goes to Carbeirinho. Upon arriving at Carbeirinho, the return to Praia Branca is made by a dirt road where you can see, in the background, the village where the warm “Sodade”...

  • Xôxô-Cova-Paúl (Santo Antão, Cabo Verde)

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    near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    oghdez
    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...

  • NKE110 Serra Malagueta - Antenna - Rebelados

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    near Fundura, Santa Catarina (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    with Naar Kaapverdische Eilanden
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNKE110 Serra Malagueta - Antenna - Rebelados Photo ofNKE110 Serra Malagueta - Antenna - Rebelados Photo ofNKE110 Serra Malagueta - Antenna - Rebelados

    Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" and the peaks at the...

  • Rui Vaz - Cidade Velha

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    near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    CGM75
    Distance
    20.26mi
    Elevation +
    2247f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofRui Vaz - Cidade Velha Photo ofRui Vaz - Cidade Velha Photo ofRui Vaz - Cidade Velha

    Rui Vaz - Monte Tchota - under Pico - down to Belem (lot of climbing down goat track with bikes) and end in Cidade Vielha. The bike from Belem out to Cidade Vielha is nice. From Rui Vaz to Belem, though, becomes increasi...

  • BLF103 Rasto - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    2073f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBLF103 Rasto - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF103 Rasto - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF103 Rasto - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura.

    Boca Larga Fundura - Rasto - Montanha - Boca Larga Fundura. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impre...

  • BLF140 Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBLF140 Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF140 Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF140 Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura.

    Boca Larga Fundura - Rasto - Boca Larga Fundura. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks...

  • MTP151 Rui Vaz - Pico d'Antonia - Rui Vaz

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    near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    10.93mi
    Elevation +
    4094f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMTP151 Rui Vaz - Pico d'Antonia - Rui Vaz Photo ofMTP151 Rui Vaz - Pico d'Antonia - Rui Vaz Photo ofMTP151 Rui Vaz - Pico d'Antonia - Rui Vaz

    Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" and the peaks at the...

  • 7 hours quad journey

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    near Sal Rei, Boa Vista (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Alexian C
    Distance
    56.19mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of7 hours quad journey Photo of7 hours quad journey Photo of7 hours quad journey

    This covers all what you must see: desert, cave, swimming break at Santa Monica, lunch break, another desert, ship. Normally you can book the quad for 8hours, so it gives you 1 extra hour for detours.

  • BLF101K Rasta - Boca Larga via de weg.

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBLF101K Rasta - Boca Larga via de weg. Photo ofBLF101K Rasta - Boca Larga via de weg. Photo ofBLF101K Rasta - Boca Larga via de weg.

    BLF101K Rasta - Boca Larga via de weg. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as ...

  • Casa Cavoquinho to Cova Crater

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    elinestephan
    Distance
    17.44mi
    Elevation +
    3340f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCasa Cavoquinho to Cova Crater Photo ofCasa Cavoquinho to Cova Crater Photo ofCasa Cavoquinho to Cova Crater

    From guesthouse to vulcano crater. Great views! We started the trail from Casa Cavoquinho a bit up the road. The start is easy to find. The trail is quite steep and the heat is the main enemy. Still a fantastic hike ...

  • Coast route - Cruzinhas to Ponta do sol

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    near Chã da Igreja, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    WandelMick
    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)
    Author
    WandelMick
    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...

  • Cha de Igreja = Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Fajãzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    FamVanDijk040
    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 301

    Mountain Bike
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    near Porto Novo, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    colinchampion
    Distance
    21.99mi
    Elevation +
    6266f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRoute 301 Photo ofRoute 301 Photo ofRoute 301

    Mixed. The morning is a long and hard climb on a cobbled road, rather dreary at the beginning. You only have to do it once.The muletrack descent from Pico da Cruz is pleasant and easy riding (though not often paved) as f...

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