Guided Hike from Calabaceira to Cidade Velha with a Local Coffee Break

Enjoy an authentic experience combining Cape Verdean nature, culture and history, with a guided walk and a visit to Cidade Velha – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your day begins with a pick-up by the guide and driver at your hotel in Praia or at the cruise port, where you'll receive a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the programme.

Continue to the small, welcoming village of Calabaceira, located in the hills above Cidade Velha. Upon arrival, you'll be invited to enjoy a coffee break with a local family, an excellent opportunity to learn about the customs and rural lifestyle of Cape Verde.

Then you'll set off on a guided hike along scenic trails that connect Calabaceira to Cidade Velha. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to admire stunning natural landscapes overlooking the ocean and the surrounding valleys, discover the diversity of the local flora, including endemic plants, hear stories about rural life and the traditions of the region, and learn about the historical context of Cape Verde's former capital.
You will visit a local distillery and taste the famous traditional grogue. (Optional & extra 2€ per person)

Upon arriving in Cidade Velha, you'll visit the famous Rua Banana, one of the first streets built by the Portuguese colonizers.
The Royal Fortress of São Filipe, with stunning views over the city and the sea
Churches and colonial buildings that tell the storey of slavery and the Atlantic trade

At the end of the experience, you will be transported back to your hotel or starting point in Praia.