Cape Verde · Trekking

1-Day Trek to Antonia's Peak from Praia with Island Views

1 Day Round trip from Praia Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to Antonia's Peak, the highest peak in Santiago at 1394m
  • 02 Enjoy excellent views over agricultural terraces, isolated villas, and the islands of Fogo and Maio
  • 03 Walk through the wilderness and, depending on the day, rise above the cloud cover
  • 04 Meet local people along the trail and engage with them

Go trekking along the trail of Antonia's Peak, the highest peak in Santiago (1394m). Walk through the wilderness to reach the top, where you may find yourself surrounded by clouds and rewarded with excellent views. This beautiful walk is best enjoyed between mid-August and early December, with late October usually being the greenest and most picturesque time. Along the trail, meet local people and engage with them.

From one of the highest points on the island, enjoy excellent views over the terraced agricultural areas, the isolated villas below, and the islands of Fogo and Maio.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Praia, Serra do Pico de Antónia
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Trek to Antonia's Peak

Start this 5-6 hour trek, with sections that are mainly downhill before climbing uphill to reach the top. From one of the highest points on the island, enjoy excellent views over the terraced agricultural areas, the isolated villas below, and the islands of Fogo and Maio. Depending on the day, you may even find yourself above the cloud cover.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding services

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Transfer

What to bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Water

Know before you go

  • Distance: 14km

  • Time: 5 to 6 hours

  • During the rainy season, which usually starts in mid to late July and ends in mid-October, trails can be slippery.

  • Visibility can also be limited due to cloud cover and rain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Praia, Cape Verde
Tour start
Praia, Cape Verde
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Praia.

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