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Ruins of Fontainhas Settlement – Formiguinhas Village loop from Cruzinha

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Ruins of Fontainhas Settlement – Formiguinhas Village loop from Cruzinha

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Ruins of Fontainhas Settlement – Formiguinhas Village loop from Cruzinha

06:33

18.7km

1,010m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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2.29 km

Ruins of Fontainhas Settlement

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A piece of recording is missing, it is a total of 14 km and takes a good 6 hours. Hiking trail is well developed and now also marked (white/green). The …

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4.41 km

View of Ruins and Zigzag Trail in Ribeira da Torre Valley

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A very beautiful corner, with a feeling of being on the edge of the world. The classic photo opportunity is when you look back.

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4.42 km

Aranhas Village Ruins

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A magical place - orphaned, dilapidated stone ruins against the mighty backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. A special place on this spectacular coastal walk.

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6.85 km

Formiguinhas Village

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Formiguinhas, located in the beautiful town of Ponta do Sol, is an idyllic tourist attraction that perfectly showcases the breathtaking beauty of Cape Verde. This hidden gem offers visitors a …

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8.19 km

Ribeira do Corvo Valley and Terraced Fields

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Beautiful, colorful mountain village with beautifully landscaped terraced fields. A unique photo opportunity.

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9.27 km

View of the Coastal Cliffs Near Ponta do Sol

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preferably from Ponta do Sol

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13.5 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Coastal Hike from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol

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Very, very nice coastal hike ... we needed about 5 hours with 2 small breaks.
Based on tips from others, we started in Cruzinha and walked to Ponta do Sol. …

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15.6 km

Cliffside Path Overlooking the Ocean

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

3.90 km

493 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

1.13 km

493 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 13 May

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