Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha

After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.

y hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.

The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.

It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa

Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.

Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese

Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.

The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.