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Brava Island: The Routes of “Morna” with locals
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Brava
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Brava, the island that lies just 20 km away from its older brother, Fogo Island. Swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of Fajã d’Água and explore Cape Verde’s most secret and authentic places.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Brava
Get picked up at your accommodation or harbour, then depart toward Nova Sintra.
10 minutes
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Nova Sintra
Make your first stop at Eugénio Tavares main square, and learn about the history of Morna, a Cape Verdean musical genre internationalized by Cesária Évora and considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Take pictures of empty colonial houses waiting for the return of the “Americanos” who have built them for their retirement.
1 hour
3
Mato Grande
Next, drive through the pretty village of Cova Rodela and reach Mato Grande Village. There, visit Miradouro and enjoy a stunning view looking out over Nova Sintra towards Fogo Island.
30 minutes
4
Mato
Your tour progresses to Mato, from where you will see Fontainhas Mountain, the highest peak on the island.
30 minutes
5
Cachaco
After that head to Cachaço Village and have chance to see local goat’s cheese production, which the tiny production is usually exported to Santiago Island.
30 minutes
6
Tantum
Then, head to the west of Brava and reach Lomba in Tantum, a fishing village where locals go when they want to buy some fresh fish.
30 minutes
7
Faja de Agua
If sea conditions permit, take a break and swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of at Fajã D’Água. At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste some local delights in a typical restaurant.
2 hours
8
Nova Sintra
The tour finishes with drop-off back to your accommodation.
Discover Brava, the island that lies just 20 km away from its older brother, Fogo Island. Swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of Fajã d’Água and explore Cape Verde’s most secret and authentic places.
