Half Day: Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente

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, on a clear day you will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the breathtaking panoramic views of the city and beaches that outline the outskirts. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea house

Fishing village of Salamansa is an active village with a different lifestyle than in Mindelo. Here you can also find water sports such as Kite and Wind surfing

Visit one of the most popular beaches, Baia das Gatas Here you may take a swim in the clear blue lagoon, dive into the ocean from the pier.

Drive on the most beautiful coastal road of North Baia, marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline with it black volcanic mountains, sweeping white sandiness, and crystal blue ocean.

Visit Calhau, 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.