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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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This connecting route begins on a trail that branches off to the left from the larger route that takes you from Caibros to Matinho. It continues along Ribeirão Campo, on a small trail that runs along Lombo de Sancha, until it reaches Chã de Pedras.
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November 12, 2024
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The route – a dirt track, almost all of it descending – begins at Pico da Cruz, located at an altitude of almost 1600 metres, in the forested area of the Eastern Plateau, one of the most popular viewpoints for tourists visiting Santo Antão. It then continues towards Mesa, located between Pico
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins in Cabouco Silva, a small community at the entrance to the Ribeira das Patas area, and connects to the main trail in the town of Cruz, near Curral das Vacas. The village of Chã de Alecrim, near Ribeira das Lajes, is part of the landscape of this short connecting stretch.
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins in the small village of Chã de Feijoal, in the Northern Plateau, and continues towards Cinta de Círio, ending in Círio de Ribeira das Patas. Part of the trail is on dirt roads, with a steep incline due to the geological composition of the soil. Halfway along the trail - in
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins in Morrinho de Égua, passing through Água Margosa, towards the Carvoeirinho area, ending in Martiene.
The trail is paved and along it you will find some species of endemic plants with medicinal value. Before reaching Martiene, you will pass by a spring of drinking water
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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The trail begins in Ribeira de António, next to the main road that connects the city of Pombas to the Janela area, and runs through a natural valley with a unique landscape. When you reach Fajã de Janela, you can admire the sea and the verdant valleys of Ribeira de Penedo and Ribeira de Janela
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins at Pico da Cruz. It continues to Covadinha, with some very narrow passages, with gorges on both sides with a slope of more than 100 metres. From Ribeira de Chã de Padre, the route follows rural paths located within private properties of sugar cane and other plantations. Returning
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins in Ribeira da Cruz and passes through Chã de Piegal. It crosses several “cuvados” (dry riverbeds) with picturesque names – Branca, Vassoura and Figueira – and also provides a beautiful backdrop to the traveller’s gaze. In the Clementinho area there is a small village with
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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This trail begins about 200m from Tarrafal da Ribeira Grande, at the first junction on the road that connects the cities of Ribeira Grande and Pombas. It goes up a cobbled path that leads to the Alto de São Miguel Cemetery, and continues until it reaches the town of Pinhão, where this type
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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This trail begins in Chã de Feijoal, a small town, and ends at the extinct volcano of Topo de Coroa – 1,979 metres above sea level. With a steep climb, it passes between high peaks, such as Morro da Figueira (1,664m), Morro da Panela Quente (1,565m), Morro de Covãozinho (1,779m) and Pla (1
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail starts at Chã de Pedras, crosses Fajã de Barreira Bento and reaches Aguada. This is a very accessible trail along a cobbled country road, where you can admire lush green landscapes with cultivated fields and endemic flora.
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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The trail begins at Ribeira de Chã de Padre, heading towards Chã de Mato. Once at Pico de António, head towards the television antenna - visible from a distance throughout the entire trail. This area is called Espenedeiro and has impressive views over Cabo de Ribeira, the Figueiral valley
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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During the journey – which includes numerous dirt tracks – you can enjoy an admirable panorama along the valley. Towards Dragoeiro / Rocha Grande, the route passes through gorges, sugar cane plantations and fruit orchards; it continues until reaching Lombo Joane and then Lombo Comprido (where
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Santo Antão Trails Cabo Verde went for a hike
November 12, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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The walk is on dirt roads and begins in Chã de João Vaz, taking a detour that goes up towards Rachador/Teixeiró, an area that is, in itself, a natural viewpoint with panoramas of great beauty. The route continues towards the Poi de Padre area, via Lombo de Laranjeira, to Tanquinho – Lombinho
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February 28, 2025
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This route follows Chã Branca de Pinto, crossing Selada de Ribeira Fria (and the scattered village of the same name), continuing parallel to the bed of the Ribeira de Bodes, and ending in the town of Seladinha de João Bento. There, you can choose to turn left, until you reach the town of Ribeira
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