São Vicente, Full Day, Highlights, Mindelo, and outside, 6hr Full Day, São Vicente, Highlights, Mindelo, and outside, 6h
ID: GYG455411-816350
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Welcome to one of the most beautiful Islands of Cabo Verde, with its small vibrant cosmopolitan city, full of life! History, culture, lifestyle. Visit our villages, and beautiful beaches!
Hear about our history, culture, lifestyle. Enjoy the architectural style of our colorful buildings. Visit the bustling markets of Mindelo; Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (closed on Sundays). From the lookout point, we will have the best views of Mindelo, Monte Cara, and Laginha Beach. Take a scenic drive to the top of Monte Verde, natural and protected park, the highest peak in Sao Vicente. Head to the small charming sea side fishing villages on the Island. Take a swim in the clear blue lagoon of Baía das Gatas, and marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline. Calhau is 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.
Highlights
- Mindelo, History and Culture
- Monte Verde (750m or 2,460ft, the highest peak in São Vicente)
- Fishing and Farming villages. lifestyle and development
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Most of our travel will be by vehicle, though we will do some walking in the city, wear your bathing suit and towel for a swim at Baia das Gatas Beach, if desired (there is no place to change your clothing). Wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and sun protection. Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude. We will make a stop for lunch, the restaurant accepts euros and escudos (local currency), no credit cards. Please inform of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
*On Sundays the markets and cultural center are closed, on these days, we will pass by to learn more about lifestyle on the Island
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pick up can be arranged from any accommodation in Mindelo; or, you may meet us at the Cultural Center of Mindelo, it is on the Main Avenue of the Beach, across from Marina Mindelo, and next to Restaurant Nautilus.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
