Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h

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ID: GYG472118-843499
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Country: Cape Verde

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover our magnificent Cosmopolitan Island, with its lively city, lived in villages, and beautiful beaches. Learn about our history, culture, and lifestyle. Have a fun and interactive day with local
Get picked up from Porto Grande, we will be waiting for you at the exit/entry gate (about a 5+ minute walk from ship). Meet your local guide and depart to our Islands Old Fort, Fortim del Rei where you will have a phenomenal view of the Bay City of Mindelo and Laginha Beach. Take a stroll through the city where you will see and hear about the Islands history and culture. Visit the Cultural Center to see the current talent on display and the bustling markets* of Mindelo (Closed on Sundays).
Take a scenic drive to Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, the highest peak in Sao Vicente, here you will observe the greenest and most fertile place on the island, as most of it is claylike, you will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the breathtaking panoramic views of the city and beaches that outline the outskirts of the island.
Head to the town of Salamansa, this is a charming fishing town, which we feel many have forgotten, the people are always happy to welcome guests, there is also a beautiful church nestled on a small hill right on the beach, picture perfect! Really, there is no bad place to take a picture and make memories here!
Visit the beach of Baia das Gatas Here you may take a swim in the clear blue lagoon.
Drive on the most beautiful coastal road of North Baia, a small community, the beach here is sweeping of majestic white sand dunes.
Calhau is a small farming and fishing village also home of Vulcao Viana, an extinct volcano. Head to Valley of Calhau where we will see vegetation, animals, waterwells, windmills, and traditional farming. and old iron windmills. At the end of our excursion, we will return to Porto Grande.

Highlights

  • Experience the Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde
  • Visit the Cultural Center, and Markets of Mindelo
  • Drive to the highest point on the Island, Monte Verde 774m
  • Explore our fishing villages and beautiful beaches

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
We will wait for you at the Porto Grande Exit Gate (about a 5 minute walk from ship)
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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.