View of Ponta do Sol – View of Fontainhas loop from Ponta do Sol

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View of Ponta do Sol – View of Fontainhas loop from Ponta do Sol

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View of Ponta do Sol – View of Fontainhas loop from Ponta do Sol

02:29

7.58km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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1.09 km

View of the Ruins and Coastal Cliffs of Ponta do Sol

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Beautiful view of Ponta do Sol

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1.48 km

View of Ponta do Sol

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The coastal hiking trail begins with a good climb past the cemetery; once you reach the top you can look back at Ponta do Sol.

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1.79 km

View of Ponta do Sol

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Situated on a peninsula on Santo Antao is the charming town of Ponta do Sol (population approximately 2,100). As the town's name suggests, it enjoys more sunshine here on average …

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2.09 km

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2.51 km

View of Fontainhas

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Very nice view of Fontainhas

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2.69 km

View of Fontainhas

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Great view of Fontainhas with its colorful facades, it is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Cape Verde.

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3.26 km

Fontainhas Mountain Village

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There are small, simple cafés where you can eat and drink something and support the local population.

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3.77 km

Fontainhas

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A good starting point for the easy hike to Ponta do Sol or for resting on the tour to Cruzinha.

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4.00 km

View of Pequena Praia

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7.58 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

2.45 km

357 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

1.27 km

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 11 November

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Comments

December 31, 2024,Ponta do Sol, Fontainhas und retour

To end the year and have an "active" day of relaxation before the New Year's Eve party, we decided to go to Fontainhas for the first part of the next day.

There is actually a road to Fontainhas. It was only expanded in 2023 and now two Aluguers can easily drive past each other. The road already gives a good …

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December 25, 2023,Stunning view – Fountainhas boucle au départ de Ponta do Sol

Beautiful hike on December 25, 2023. Cloudy day which reduced the solar intensity. The hike begins at sea level, with a steep climb for at least 2.5 km. Road passable by a 4x4 vehicle to Fonthainas. Then walking path

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