The best walks and hikes in Cape Verde
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Africa? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Cape Verde to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Cape Verde is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 17, 2025
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1. Ruins of Fontainhas Settlement – Formiguinhas Village loop from Cruzinha
18.5km
06:24
970m
970m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(73)
353
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(61)
237
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(33)
229
hikers
4. Paúl Valley – Cova Crater loop from Agua das Caldeiras
10.6km
04:24
860m
860m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(69)
339
hikers
5. Paul Valley – Hiking Route to Paul loop from Agua das Caldeiras
16.2km
05:09
670m
670m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(51)
281
hikers
6. View of Ponta do Sol – View of Fontainhas loop from Ponta do Sol
11.1km
03:46
540m
540m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(50)
287
hikers
7. Curral Terraced Valley Path – Paúl Valley loop from Lombinho
6.07km
02:07
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(52)
338
hikers
8. Pico do Fogo Crater – Pico do Fogo loop from Portela
8.32km
05:39
1,030m
1,030m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(43)
159
hikers
9. Three Valleys – View of the Coculi Valley loop from Coculi
11.7km
03:35
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(39)
166
hikers
10. Cova Crater – Paúl Valley loop from Lombinho
13.6km
05:38
1,100m
1,100m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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