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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
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Praia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
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Activity for travelers over 6 years old.
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Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours // Degree of difficulty: Easy // Elevation gain: +/- 3 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 186 m // Max Elevation: +/- 200 m // Min Elevation: +/- 14 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.
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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Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Tour Guide
Transportation
Lunch
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
(21) Reviews
Praia
About
Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Tour Guide
Transportation
Lunch
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
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Praia
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
30 minutes
2
Igreja Calabaceira
Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.
2 hours
3
Convento de Sao Francisco
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.
10 minutes
4
Rue Banana
It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa
10 minutes
5
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
10 minutes
6
Pelourinho
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
10 minutes
7
Se Catedral
Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese
10 minutes
8
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques
From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates.
Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
20 minutes
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Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
