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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Adventure Tours
Overview
Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What's included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Tour Guide
Transportation
What's Not included
Lunch
Entrance fee (u20ac5 for Su00e3o Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any 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 Su00e3o 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 Rosu00e1rio, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
Visit the ruins of the Su00e9 Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in u00c1frica, by Portuguese
Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacquesnFrom the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates.nPlease, note that the u20ac5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
Activity for travelers over 6 years old.
Route File: u202fWalking Distance: +/- 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours // Degree of difficulty: Easy // Elevation gain: +/- 3 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 186 m // Max Elevation: +/- 200 m // Min Elevation: +/-u202f 14 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.