From Praia: Santiago Day Trip - Discover the Island in 1 Day

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Praia or at the cruise harbor and welcome you. Then, you will begin the excursion from Praia. Along the way, you will hear stories of the city and the way of life of its inhabitants,

Stop 1 - Picos
This is a farming village where the population lives mainly from agriculture. Here, you will find "'Mount N'gulilansa"a rock formation that looks like a strange animal, considered one of the 7 natural wonders and a symbol of the island of Santiago.

Stop 2 - Assomada
The second largest city on the island and the center of commerce on the island, every Wednesday and Saturday it is possible to visit the streets vegetable market which has become a tourist attraction, depending on the time of your visit you can also walk along the city's pedestrian street and meet the street vendors, or visit the main church in the city center.

Stop 3 - Natural Park of Serra Malagueta
Here you will enjoy one of the most beautiful natural scenery of the island, with amazing lake view from a plateau located 800 m altitude, perfect spot to create hundred of pictures. 

Stop 4 - Tarrafal
In Tarrafal you will enjoy a free time for you to walk on the beach and wach the fisherman comming from their activities,
or even to take time to explore the local cuisine based on frish grilled fish and sea food, or even to chill on the beach bar with a nice "caipirinha de Maracuja and Lemon".
Obs: the lunch is not included but we can help you to organize one.

Stop 5 - East Coast
Along the east coast of the island you will discover some small fishing villages next to the immense atlantic ocean, and enjoy the most beautiful coastal views on the island from Tarrafal to Santa Cruz.

Stop 6 - Pedra Badejo
Here you will pass by the largest banana plantation and coconut trees of the island, perfect time to deal with the local vendors and taste a sweet and fresh coconut water before you come back to your accommodation in Praia.