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Full Day TARRAFAL The tour starts at 09:00, departure from the hotel. The first stop is São Domingos, mainly known for its traditional handcraft centre. From there we drive to São Jorge dos Órgãos, at 400 m height, where we walk though the National Botanical Garden and have a look at some endemic species of the archipelago. From there we can also see the highest point of the island, Pico de Antónia, 1394m. We continue towards Assomada (once Santa Catarina), the second biggest city of Santiago where we find the Tabanka Museum and a lively street market, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The next stop will be at the ex political prison, and actual Museum Renascença of Tarrafal. To digest the impressions so far there is time before lunch for a short walk through the small village of Tarrafal and its beach with palms. Time for lunch at Tarrafal. The way back to Praia is done along the coast with stop at Porto Formoso, Calheta de São Miguel and Pedra Badejo. There is also time for a photographic stop at the Valley of 1000 Palms in Santa Cruz. We arrive at the hotel around 17:30-18:00. *Included: starter, main dish, desert, coffee or Tea. Not included: Sea food and drinks. 92 /person

Half Day CIDADE VELHA CITY OF PRAIA & THE MARKETS Full Day Tarrafal combined with Cidade Velha Departure from the hotel at 09:00 or 15:00 The excursion starts with a short half an hour tip to Cidade Velha (once Ribeira Grande), first capital of Cape Verde. Here we walk through the village, visiting the fortress of São Filipe, the Pelourinho, the Sé Catedral, the Church of Nossa Senhor do Rosário and the convent of São Francisco. Afterwards we drive towards Plateau to have a look at its main attractions: Cidade Velha which has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Praça Alexandre de Albuquerque, surrounded by old buildings, exemplifying the old colonial architecture style, like for instance the Palácio da Justiça, the curch of Nossa Senhora from 1900, the Municipality, the Culture Palace Ildo Lobo, the market and the miradouro. *No drinks or meal included. Combination of FD Tarrafal and HD Cidade Velha with lunch included * *Included: starter, main dish, desert, coffee or Tea. Not included: Sea food and drinks. 44 /person 117 /person

Trekking RIBEIRA DA BARCA & WATERFALL Starting at the village of Ribeira da Barca, hiking into the main Ribeira, we go in an easterly direction. Following the main dirt road till it ends, and then follow the main path that veers to the left and is adjacent to the dense area of mango and coconut trees. You will soon see the spectacular waterfall, cascading off the high rocks onto the lush area below. The flow of water reaches its peak near the end of the rainy season (Early November), but there is usually a flow all the year long. Here you can take a wonderful shower! On the return trip pay attention on the women and children working in the ribeira, sifting sand and placing various sized rocks in the appropriate piles. This a way of life for many of the local residents. Starts at 09:00, walking time approx. 3,5 hours. 93 /person Snacks and water included.

Trekking SERRA MALAGUETA & RIBEIRA PRINCIPAL A very scenic hike, especially during the greener period of the year, late August- December. Arriving in the Vila da Serra, commonly known as Serra Malagueta, from Assomada, starting from a path right across the street from the second small grocer one sees on the left (the owners name is Marcilino). The initially steep path will take you straight down at first, and then cut sharply to the left. The path will then lead you along the left side of this big Ribeira Principal, giving the traveller gorgeous views of the terraced land and the small villas below. When the path splits we take the trail leading to the right, which leads down to the bottom of the Ribeira in an oasislike area. Mango, banana and coconut trees share the area with sugarcane, which is used to make grogue in the local distilleries. Following the ribeira down, will take you to an area where you can catch a vehicle going back to the starting point. Starts at 09:00, walking time approx. 4 hours. 98 /person Snacks and water included.

Trekking ASSOMADA BOA ENTRADA POILON One of the most popular hikes in Santa Catarina, mainly due to the big tree that exists at the end of this moderate walk. Poilão da Boa Entrada is the largest and most spectacular tree in Cape Verde, estimated to be about 800 years old, and having a trunk wider than many of the houses in the area. Starting from Assomada, walk along the main road in direction to Tarrafal. You will enter the neighbourhood Known as Nhagar, passing by an area that has a bakery and tall buildings lining each side of the street. After passing Bar Holanda on the right, we descend towards Ribeira da Boa Entrada. The road will switchback as you pass through several communities; to the right will be the lush ribeira, on the left you can see the sheer walls of rock that marks the edge of Nhagar. Upon reaching the bottom of the ribeira, stay to the left on the dirt road. The tree will be off to the right, taking up most of the hillside. Starts at 09:00 98 /person Snacks and water included.

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