Cape Verde · Boating

Half-Day Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave with Cave Swim and BBQ

5 Hours Round trip from Cabo Verde Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the magical Aguas Belas Cave near Ribeira da Barca
02 Ride a colourful traditional fishing boat along the coast
03 Swim inside the cave and enjoy the surrounding seascapes
04 Look out for turtles during the boat trip
05 Relax on a small paradisiac black sand beach with a barbecue

Discover the Aguas Belas Cave on a half-day adventure from Praia. After a morning pick-up, drive to Porto Ribeira da Barca and board a colourful traditional fishing boat for a scenic trip to this magical cave, located 3 km from the village of Ribeira de Barca. Enjoy the sea breeze, the sound of the waves, beautiful coastal landscapes, and the chance to spot turtles along the way. You will also enter the cave, swim inside it, and end the experience with a barbecue on a small paradisiac black sand beach.

You will also enter the cave, swim inside it, and end the experience with a barbecue on a small paradisiac black sand beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Praia

Languages English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave and Black Sand Beach

Pick-up is in the morning at your accommodation, followed by a drive to the small fishing village of Porto Ribeira da Barca. From there, you will take a colourful traditional fishing boat to the famous cave, located 3 km from the village of Ribeira de Barca.

The cave is a magical place to discover. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to feel the sea breeze, hear the sound of the waves, appreciate the beautiful landscapes around you, and sometimes even spot turtles.

You will also have the privilege of entering the cave and swimming inside it. After visiting the cave, you will stop at a small paradisiac black sand beach for a swim and a barbecue on the beach. Duration: 4 to 5 hours.