Boat to Santiago’s Agua Belas Caves
Anyone visiting Santiago can include this half-day private boat excursion to Grutas de Agua Belas Caves. These popular caves can be found on the central western coastline of Santiago, roughly half-way between Praia and Tarrafal. You’ll first transfer to Ponta Rincao, where your local guide will be waiting to greet you. You then travel along Santiago’s western coastline in your colourful wooden boat until you reach the small caves, close to Porto Ribeira da Barca.
Depart from Tarrafal, on Santiago’s north western tip
People often opt to do this as a day excursion from Tarrafal, from where it’s an hours drive to the start point. A private transfer will be arrange to get to you a from Ponta Rincao.
The activity takes about three hours and includes time in the caves, which has some beautiful rock formations. You can usually enter the caves in the boat and can enjoy them whilst bobbing around in the boat, or jump in for a swim!
Snorkels and masks are provided and you can snorkel within the cave if its calm, or along the coast if it’s a bit too choppy in the cave. The water is an incredible turquoise you can see the rocks at the bottom of the cave, even touching the bottom in places. After your cave visit, your guide will prepare BBQ on the beach.
How can I book this boat excursion?
If you are booking your Cape Verde holiday with us at Archipelago Choice, we can include this activity in your holiday itinerary. Santiago is a fantastic island to visit. It is considered to be one of the most culturally authentic, due to it’s population density around bustling Praia. We always recommend that people spend some time in quieter Tarrafal, which has a secluded bay. Alongside this activity, you can also spend some time in the nearby Sierra Malagueta Mountains, or book a diving experience at the dive school in Tarrafal. So do give us a call if you want to learn a little bit more about any of the experiences on Santiago.
