Calabaceira Hike & Cidade Velha City Tour
Excursion
Price from
£90
Learn about the history of Cape Verde. Contact with Nature & Traditional Lunch.
Hike from Cidade Velha through the Calabaceira valley.
Visit the Fortress of São Filipe.
Departure from pier to Cidade Velha. Enjoy a panoramic drive towards Cidade Velha the first Capital of Cape Verde, located at the opposite side of the island. Here will visit the Fortress of S Filipe, built by orders of Filipe I King of Portugal and Spain After the visit will walk by Rua Banana” where you will be able to see the old stone houses and visit a local shop of handicrafts. Also here you will visit the Pelourinho a mark on the history of slavery and the commerce of salves.
The most active part come into place as you walk along the valley of Calabaceira for about 2 hours with some amazing views. Finish with a visit to the Fortress and then it’s time to drive back to the pier.
Practical information
Language: English (Portuguese, German and French on request).
Included: Traditional local lunch and drinks.
Remarks/requirements: Appropriate light layered clothing and comfortable walking/hiking shoes.
Walking information: On irregular terrain. Short walking at the City on cobblestoned surface and Irregular surface as well at the Fortress.
Wheelchair accessible: No.
