Santo Antão: Walk Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas, picturesque village
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Walking up along ocean coastal path, passing small villages of people with their plantations, farmers live here, men, woman, children even animals all have a role in the village and here you will witness how they make it all come together. Along the way you will find donkeys carrying loads of cargo, along with chickens and goats feeding off the land. The coastal views are tremendous, and though you may be tempted to test the waters, it is a very dangerous coast, there is no swimming here! Arrive to one of the World’s Most Picturesque Villages, Fontianhas
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What’s included
- Pick up and drop off at Porto Novo
- Professional Local guide (English, French, Spanish or Portuguese speaking)
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Meet your professional local guide at Porto Novo
Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign that has your name, as you enter the Garemaritima, he/she will be there waiting to welcome you.
- 2
Transfer along coastal road to Ponta do Sol
Drive along the coastal road from Porto Novo to the charming sea side village Ponta d Sol. Explore the enchanting small fishing village of Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão. With its history, colorful colonial architecture and lively small port.
- 3
Walk to one of the world's most picturesque villages, Fontainhas
Coastal Trek Ponta do sol - Fontainhas
- 4
Return to Ponta do Sol
After a refreshing walk with majestic views, return to the sea side village of Ponta do Sol
- 5
Return to Porto Novo
Let us know if you will return to Porto Novo, or have another location you would like to choose for drop off?
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Walking distance: +/- 3 km
- Total walking time: +/- 2h
- Difficulty level: easy
- Elevation gain: +/- 204 m
- Elevation loss: -/+ 29m
- Maximum elevation: +/- 212m
- Minimum elevation: +/- 14m
- Trail type: round trip
- If you have health problems, knee or back problems, ... Tell us about your doubts?
- Please wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sun protection, hat, bring walking sticks (optional), bring a bottle of water, also during the months of November - March it can get cooler, and you may want to bring a sweater or jacket.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Ponta do Sol
- Address
- Tiduca Hotel, Ponta do Sol, 1120, CV
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 17.20053, -25.09104
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Ponta do Sol, Tiduca Hotel, 1120, CV.
From AED 309 per person (6+ travelers)
