Cape Verde · Beach & Island

8-Hour Santiago Island Tour to Tarrafal Beach with Assomada Market

8 Hours Round trip from Santiago Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy panoramic views and beautiful landscapes across Santiago Island
02 Visit the colourful Assomada Market and the biggest and oldest tree in Assomada
03 Explore Tarrafal Beach, one of the best beaches in Cape Verde
04 Discover Serra da Malagueta Natural Park and its panoramic island views
05 Visit the Rabelados community and learn about their traditional way of life

Let's discover the history, culture, Morabeza, local people, gastronomy, and beach on this full-day tour for the best possible experience on Santiago Island. Travel through beautiful mountains and valleys, visit Assomada's famous market and its oldest giant tree, enjoy panoramic views in Serra da Malagueta Natural Park, and relax at Tarrafal Beach. Along the way, you will also explore local communities and scenic hillsides with beautiful sea views.

Stop at Tarrafal Beach for a swim and have lunch at a local restaurant in front of the beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Praia, Assomada, Pedra Badejo, Serra Malagueta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santiago Island Tour to Tarrafal Beach

On our island tour, go to Tarrafal Beach.
You can enjoy a landscape with beautiful mountains and valleys during the tour.
Stop at some attractive points for explanations and photos.
Stop for a short visit to the famous Municipal Market in Assomada.
Visit the oldest and largest tree in Cape Verde, in Assomada.
Visit Serra da Malagueta Natural Park. Here, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the island and the park's landscape.
Visit the Resistance Museum. The museum is located in the former concentration camp of Tarrafal and displays exhibits. (Visit optional.)
In the afternoon, arrive in Tarrafal. Stop at Tarrafal Beach for a swim and have lunch at a local restaurant in front of the beach.
After lunch, take a tour through the hillsides of the island with beautiful views of the sea, including several fishing ports.
Visit the Rabelados community, a people who do not accept modernity.
Visit the city of banana trees and white stone coconut trees.
Finally, we go back to the hotel!