Things to do in Curral Velho

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Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour

Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour

Explore the Northern of Boavista, the different side on our comfortable 4x4 vehicles. Dive yourself into this adventure and get surprised along the way! It’s not just about beautiful places, there’s always something else… This trip was designed to be soft and relaxable in a comfy way even by off-road, which the goal is obviously a sightseeing enjoyment where holiday’s spirit is on. During our journey you will have chance to visit Pottery school at Rabil village, Shipwreck, Fatima’s Chapel, Sal Rei city for a No Stress visit, local specialities like snacks and drinks made in Boavista's island at Colonial House of Memory - Sodade Restaurant. Pottery is a Handicraft very popular in Cape Verde and Boavista is known as the best provider in the all country. The only one mini factory exists in Rabil village for several years managed by few locals from the same community. The Shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria or Atalanta’s beach, it’s reminds us about pirates and treasures or even Jack Sparrow. 1st September 1968 was the day it wrecked in that beach full of merchandise due mechanic functionality problems. This beach is protected from June till October during Loggerhead sea turtle spawning season, where few thousands females visit the beach at night to lay their eggs. Sal Rei city will be last stop for enhancing the local machine. Everything happens in Sal Rei, for example: secondary school, petrol station, hospital, banks, government institutions etc are only located in Sal Rei. The city is a mix culture between Capeverdeans, Afrikans from the continente and Europeans, meanly Italians. After enjoying the town, is time for a local experience by trying our snacks and drinks Homemade in the best Restaurant of Boavista called Sodade - House of Memory. Isn’t that a great opportunity to explore Boavista!!!

Boa Vista: 4-Hour Buggy 1000cc South Island Adventure

Boa Vista: 4-Hour Buggy 1000cc South Island Adventure

The Tour starts with the pick up at your hotel, after which you will be taken to our base were you will be briefed and prepared, to then start your adventure to go discover the South of Boa Vista Island. Once ready, you will start driving towards Praia de Chaves. Praia de Chaves is a sandy beach in the proximity of Sal Rei, you will pass close a prominent chimney that is standing near the cost, that was used for artisanal production of pottery and ceramic, to then stop at the sandy dunes of the beach. After a little bit of relax and some pictures, you will continue your tour passing through Morro de Areia, an expansive golden stretch near the coast, to then reach Praia de Verandinha and its natural stunning arch that emerges from the cliff. The tour then continues to reach Praia de Curralinho, better known as Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica is the biggest beach in Boa Vista and in Cape Verde, with a length of more than 20km. After the stop in Santa Monica you will head to Boca Beach, where you will have a complimentary refreshment. After the refreshment in Boca Beach, you will reach the sandy dunes and the Ruins of Curral Velho, before the last stop in Fonte Vicente. The tour ends at the starting point, after which you will be taken back to your hotel.

Boa Vista Island: Full-Day Wild Beaches & Viana Desert Tour

Boa Vista Island: Full-Day Wild Beaches & Viana Desert Tour

Discover Boa Vista's natural beauties on a full-day northeastern tour with an expert guide. Start your journey with pickup from your accommodation and drive towards the Fonte Vicente Oasis. Here, discover unspoiled nature, learn about the local fauna from your guide, and observe fruit trees such as the fig, almond, tamarind, and an exotic baobab tree. Move on to the ghost fishing village of Curral Velho, a settlement that was abandoned due to endless drought and pirate attacks. Learn the local history and explore its former salt mine, followed by a beautiful off-road trip to the wild beach of João Barrosa and Ervatão beach, the most important spawning point for loggerhead sea turtles. Here, weather permitting, swim into its beautiful turquoise waters before a lunch break in a local atmosphere at Fundo de Figueiras. Finally, venture into the Viana Desert, one of Cape Verde's seven wonders, a must-see when visiting Boa Vista Island. Walk along the sands and admire the incredible landscape with over 10 km of fabulous white sand dunes.

Boa Vista Island: Fishing with local fishermen

Boa Vista Island: Fishing with local fishermen

Explore the Atlantic Ocean by fishing in its blue waters around the island. Boavista is well known and visited by fishermen from many islands of Cape Verde due the variety and quantity that provides. That’s the reason as well why we do have a few kind of Sharks around, only good ones until now!! Fishing used to be the main activity until 80’s just before we started the mass emigration to Europe after independence in 75, and still nowadays every local knows how to fishing. When locals go camping they only bring rice, vegetables and fishing rod! Of-course sometimes the sea is very rough and it’s not possible for fishing, that’s the way nature operates but most of the days it’s good. Come with us for an amazing adventure through the hot waters of Atlantic Ocean and get yourself immersed in a magic day out exploring “Fishing with locals” tour.

Boa Vista: Private Photo Shoot Trip with 150 to 300 Pictures

Boa Vista: Private Photo Shoot Trip with 150 to 300 Pictures

Holidays are about creating memories that will last a life time, these can be alone, with our partner, family, friends, co-workers etc… Boavista is known as “the fantastic Island” of Cape Verde, and we are here to make sure you get the most from it. Most of travellers spend only a few minutes in these amazing places during a tour or expedition and they leave wishing they had more time to visit, explore and evolve. We created this service to give you the opportunity to choose your favorite spot to catch the moments that captivate your heart with a special photoshoot. We’re talking about Santa Monica Beach, the natural caves of Varandinha Beach, the Shipwreck, the sand dunes at Viana desert, sunset at the beach… You choose! Today’s special moments, tomorrow’s priceless treasures!

Boa Vista Island: Full-Day ATV Bike Adventure with Lunch

Boa Vista Island: Full-Day ATV Bike Adventure with Lunch

Marvel at this thrilling coast-to-coast ATV bike off-road adventure around Boa Vista Island traversing secret places during a thrilling ATV tour. First, be picked up at your hotel and depart to Rabil village where our team will give the relevant instructions of the tour and your ATV vehicle. Then, drive south until you reach a dry river. Arrive at the beautiful Oasis de Fonte Vicente and observe the leafy fruit trees including giant fig trees, robust almond trees, tamarinds, and an exotic baobab tree. Next, explore the old village of Coral Velho before you arrive at Fundo das Figueiras where you will stop for a delicious lunch.After that, cross Cabeça de Tarrafas, Santinha, and reach the stunning sand dunes of the Viana desert. Learn how the dunes were formed as you admire the incredible landscape. Drive along the edge of the desert on the way back to Rabil. Conclude your adventure with drop-off at your accommodation.

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4.9
(9 reviews)

The tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guides Cristiano and Julie were amazing, very attentive and engaged. They showed us all the best spots. We had plenty time for pics and to enjoy each attraction, nothing was rushed. We were glad we didn't rent a car, coz the off road tracks are super challenging, luckily Cristiano is a fab driver and knows the whole island like the back of his hand and we got to see some hidden gems along the way! We highly recommend this tour. Make sure to take enough cash to get some great souvenirs in the Rabil pottery!

our guide Jayson provided us with a lot of explanations which allowed us to learn a lot about boa vista. I recommend this tour which allows you to see magnificent places. and Jayson’s good humor!

We loved the excursion. The guide and driver were very kind, the places were very incredible. The tasting of local products completely exceeded our expectations.

wonderful excursion! very well organized. extremely kind guides with explanations throughout. I recommend !

Beautiful experience with Tatiana and Christian! Very good.. everything beautiful and good to taste…