Fundo de Figueiras

Our most recommended things to do in Fundo de Figueiras

Boa Vista: Snorkeling at Gatas Bay & North East Tour

Boa Vista: Snorkeling at Gatas Bay & North East Tour

Snorkel in clear waters with colorful fish and coral at Praia das Gatas. Have a traditional cape verdean lunch, explore pittoresk towns, see the most beautiful landscape of the island at the lighthouse Morro Negro and look for Sharks. What can you expect during the tour? - We will pick you up at your hotel in a pick-up truck. You can either sit in the cabin or outside in the back. (Generally the tour starts around 08:30. We can only snorkel in the bay at high tide. Therefor it might be that the tour has to start earlier or later. After booking the tour we always contact you via whatsapp to specify the pick up time) - The groups are always small, with a maximum of 8 people. We prefer and try to keep the groups always to a maximum of 6 people. - We drive via Route 66 to the Baias das Gatas. The driving time depends on the hotel that we pick you up from. Generally it is around 45 minutes by car. - We will have around 1 hour to 1,5 hour of snorkeling time at Baias das Gatas. - After Snorkeling we will drive to the pittoresk town of Fundo das Figueiras. Here you can have a look around (For example to buy souvenirs) and we'll have a traditional cape verdean lunch. You can choose from bbq chicken, lobster, goat stew, Tuna steak, shrimps or Buzio. The side dishes are always french fries, lentil stew, salad, steamed vegetables and rice. - After lunch we continue the tour to the last town in the north: Cabeça dos Tarafes. Here we will take a 10/15 minute hike up a mountain to the lighthouse Morro Negro. This is one of the most beautiful views Boa vista has to offer. - Last but not least we take you to the Shark bay on the north of the island. The most seen type of shark is the lemon shark or the nursing shark. Whether it is your frist time or you have snorkeled before, our friendly guides are here to keep you safe and make sure you have a fun experience. So grab your bathing suit and get ready to enjoy the underwater world of Boa vista!

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.

Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavors

Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavors

We will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the north of the island where the desert landscapes enchant all visitors. Today you will see the island how the locals see it. First of all we will visit a pottery factory where the locals make art out of clay and dough that can serve as souvenirs for travellers, here you can also learn how they make turtles, pots and other pieces of clay. You will vsit a local farm and see how they handle with the animals (Donkey, Goat, Chicken, Rabit, pig) here you will learn how to milk a goat and learn how cape verdean people make goat cheese. You will also visit the sea museum created by a marine protection organization and get to know the different marine life such as whales, seabirds, turtles, dolphins, among others. Drive along the road of 66 back to your accommodation, and be amazed with the volcanic landscape that just existe here on Boavista island.

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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Boa Vista: Snorkeling at Gatas Bay & North East Tour

Boa Vista: Snorkeling at Gatas Bay & North East Tour

Snorkel in clear waters with colorful fish and coral at Praia das Gatas. Have a traditional cape verdean lunch, explore pittoresk towns, see the most beautiful landscape of the island at the lighthouse Morro Negro and look for Sharks. What can you expect during the tour? - We will pick you up at your hotel in a pick-up truck. You can either sit in the cabin or outside in the back. (Generally the tour starts around 08:30. We can only snorkel in the bay at high tide. Therefor it might be that the tour has to start earlier or later. After booking the tour we always contact you via whatsapp to specify the pick up time) - The groups are always small, with a maximum of 8 people. We prefer and try to keep the groups always to a maximum of 6 people. - We drive via Route 66 to the Baias das Gatas. The driving time depends on the hotel that we pick you up from. Generally it is around 45 minutes by car. - We will have around 1 hour to 1,5 hour of snorkeling time at Baias das Gatas. - After Snorkeling we will drive to the pittoresk town of Fundo das Figueiras. Here you can have a look around (For example to buy souvenirs) and we'll have a traditional cape verdean lunch. You can choose from bbq chicken, lobster, goat stew, Tuna steak, shrimps or Buzio. The side dishes are always french fries, lentil stew, salad, steamed vegetables and rice. - After lunch we continue the tour to the last town in the north: Cabeça dos Tarafes. Here we will take a 10/15 minute hike up a mountain to the lighthouse Morro Negro. This is one of the most beautiful views Boa vista has to offer. - Last but not least we take you to the Shark bay on the north of the island. The most seen type of shark is the lemon shark or the nursing shark. Whether it is your frist time or you have snorkeled before, our friendly guides are here to keep you safe and make sure you have a fun experience. So grab your bathing suit and get ready to enjoy the underwater world of Boa vista!

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.

Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavors

Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavors

We will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the north of the island where the desert landscapes enchant all visitors. Today you will see the island how the locals see it. First of all we will visit a pottery factory where the locals make art out of clay and dough that can serve as souvenirs for travellers, here you can also learn how they make turtles, pots and other pieces of clay. You will vsit a local farm and see how they handle with the animals (Donkey, Goat, Chicken, Rabit, pig) here you will learn how to milk a goat and learn how cape verdean people make goat cheese. You will also visit the sea museum created by a marine protection organization and get to know the different marine life such as whales, seabirds, turtles, dolphins, among others. Drive along the road of 66 back to your accommodation, and be amazed with the volcanic landscape that just existe here on Boavista island.

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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What people are saying about Fundo de Figueiras

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4.8
(6 reviews)

it was a really fun and great experience! We had a private tour with the two of us and the guide who was very friendly and experienced. The quads are large and of good quality including everything you need. the lunch is great with a lot of different food in a nice restaurant. overall it is recommended to do this trip when you are in Boa Vista!

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!

Snorkeling was fun and there was some great views of the Island. The tour guide, Veronique was fun, enthusiastic and helpful which definitely made the tour. Lunch was delicious too.

Since some sights had already been visited, the tour was changed, we saw several villages. Final destination a bay for swimming and a delicious meal in the restaurant

private tour with local guide. Great places, seen a lot of interesting things and above all enjoyed the no-stress atmosphere. lunch was really great.