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Welcome to Santiago Island!

The largest island in the archipelago and the first to be populated, Santiago is rich in history and culture and known for its lively nightlife. The various mountainous peaks of the island reflect its volcanic origin, with many cultural and historical places to visit, and beautiful white and black sand beaches too. The mountains surrounded are really impressive.

Santiago island is the home to Cabo Verde’s capital, Praia, Santiago is an island rich in history, also functioning as the main hub for inter-island transport across the country. Green valleys and lush plantations meet rugged mountains and bustling African towns, offering visitors yet another side to CaboVerde’s impressive diversity.

The country’s old capital, Cidade Velha (Old City), was the first city to be built by Europeans in West Africa, and today is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, having once acted as the main slave trading point between Africa, Europe and America. Visitors can explore the Old City and gain an insight into where Cabo Verde history began.

For an authentic experience take an excursion that includes a trip to the colourful African market where you will see how the locals socialise and shop for their everyday needs.

Featured Tours

PRAIA CITY TOUR /CIDADE VELHA CITY

In the morning, there's a guided tour of Praia city, Cabo Verde's capital, focusing on its cultural and historical landmarks in the Plateau city center. In the afternoon, a tour of Cidade Velha, 10 kilometers from Praia and a UNESCO World Heritage site, allows exploration of Cabo Verde’s rich history.

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
DURATION 4h
FROM 90€

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FROM SKAGEN

SANTIAGO ISLAND TOUR

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Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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FROM SKAGEN

HIKING IN THE CALABACEIRA VALLEY+ CIDADE VELHA

Guided tour in the morning in Praia city- Praia city is the capital city of Cabo Verde, it´s the largest and the most populated city of Cabo Verde with almost half of Cape Verdean population. Plateau is the city center with plenty of cultural and historical places to visit (the museum, markets, church etc.). In the afternoon guided tour to Cidade Velha: it´s 10 kilometers from Praia city, the former capital city of Cabo Verde, very important place in the history of Cabo Verde where you can explore Cabo Verde’s history. It was considered World Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by UNESCO.

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL

HIKING AT THE SERRA MALAGUETA NATURAL PARK AND BOA ENTRADA VALLEY

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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FROM DENMARK

HIKING TO PICO DA ANTONIA

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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FROM SKAGEN

BOAT TRIP TO AGUAS BELAS CAVE+ BARBECUE ON THE BEACH.

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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HIKING FROM SERRA MALAGUETA TO PRINCIPAL VALLEY

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 3-10 DAYS
From 90€

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HIKING FROM SERRA MALAGUETA NATURAL PARK TO GONGON VALLEY

Pick up in the morning at your accommodation drive on to the north of the island for hiking. This hike starts from Serra Malagueta, first you have to hike the all park and then going down to Gongon Valley.

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 4 - 5h
From 90€

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TRADITIONAL FOOD COOKING CLASS

Visiting Santiago Island can be even more fascinating if you learn how to prepare and cook Capeverdean traditional dishes such as "Katxupa" "Xarem" etc. This is one of the best and unforgettable experience you can have.

Available ALL YEAR
Duration 4 - 5h
From $90

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TRANSFER SERVICE AIRPORT/HOTEL/AIRPORT

We can pick you up and drop you off from the airport to your hotel and from your hotel to the airport anytime you wish, with a personalized and comfortable service including free wifi during your trip.

Available ALL YEAR
From 90€

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