Welcome to one of Cabo Verde’s most welcoming and beautiful islands. This full-day experience is designed to immerse you in the local culture, nature, and lifestyle:
Walk through Mindelo’s historic center with its colorful colonial architecture
Visit the Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (closed on Sundays)
Enjoy panoramic views of Monte Cara, Laginha Beach, and the city from scenic lookouts
Drive to the top of Monte Verde, the island’s highest peak (774 meters)
Visit traditional fishing villages like Salamansa and Calhau
Optional swim in the natural blue lagoon of Baía das Gatas (bring swimsuit and towel)
Learn about rural life in the valley of Calhau, with its farms, windmills, wells, and extinct volcano

Key Stops
Fortim d’el Rei
Avenida Marginal
Cultural Center of Mindelo
Belém Tower replica
Cesária Évora’s childhood home
Monte Verde Natural Park
Salamansa and Baía das Gatas
Norte Baía and Praia Grande
Calhau Valley