View of Monte Soca – View of Monte Soca loop from Serra Malagueta

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Cape Verde

View of Monte Soca – View of Monte Soca loop from Serra Malagueta

Easy

4.6

(60)

230

hikers

View of Monte Soca – View of Monte Soca loop from Serra Malagueta

01:53

6.20km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Parque Natural Serra Malagueta

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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892 m

View of the Mountains of Cape Verde

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2.37 km

View of Pico de Antónia

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Beautiful view of both coasts of the island

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2.38 km

View of the Cape Verde Mountains

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2.57 km

View of Monte Soca

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Nice view to the other coast

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3.11 km

Picnic Area in the Woods

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Rest area with benches

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3.78 km

Serra Malagueta to Xaxa and Hortelão Trail

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Route profile

Requires great profiler shoes and the trail is narrow, steep and slippery. As always carry snacks, sunscreen lotion and water.

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5.55 km

View of the Mountains of Cape Verde

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6.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

Surfaces

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 25 October

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Comments

March 20, 2023,Wanderung

Next tour on Santiago in the Malagueta National Park.
A good hour across the island with a stop at the market in Assomada. The places rather Africa than EU. The rare rain spreads a bone-dry landscape. At the park entrance, a few signs point the way. It goes on straight or circular courses on the ridge through dried up forests. …

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