Self-Guided Walking in Cape Verde
We’ve walked on all the Cape Verde islands and can help and advise for your self guided walking holiday in Cape Verde.
The paths on Cape Verde are not waymarked and often the best choice is to have a guided walk. However, there are plenty of routes that are well established enough to be suitable for independent days out. Depending on which islands you choose to visit, we can recommend the best walks to enjoy without the need for a guide. You might also choose to mix guided days with independent walks.
Perhaps the most spectacular self guided walk is the coastal trail from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol on Santo Antão. Starting off in the small fishing village of Cruzinha, you follow the dramatic coastal path that contours around to the pretty and picturesque mountain village of Fontainhas. Your final destination is Ponta do Sol, the former capital of Santo Antão.
This moderate walk takes five to six hours and is suitable for active families, groups and couples. You will find plenty of coves and beaches to stop at along the way, and can enjoy a picnic lunch.
You can have a great walking holiday pretty much all-year-round in Cape Verde however we do get asked the ‘best time to go’. If you can choose any time then we say the best months are January, February and March.
