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7 Best Praia Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 7 most popular praia hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

7 Best Praia Hikes

Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals - The hike route: what you walk from the park down toward the valley
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Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

1.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

Hike Serra Malagueta National Park to the Principal Valley, then enjoy a home-style lunch with a Cape Verdean family in Santiago.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“La guía Katia no explicó casi nada durante la excursión sobre el país, sus costumbres, sus fiestas locales, sus pueblos...la verdad, muy decepcionante. Se pasó toda la excursión hablando con el conductor, una mala experiencia sinceramente. La excursión muy cara para tener este pésimo servicio. Me gustó mucho la ruta de senderismo y la comida…”

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Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike - Meeting up from Praia: pickup, transport, and how the day flows
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Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

2.Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

Guided hike from Praia to Cidade Velha with a 400-year baobab, green valley farming paths, and stories about grogue and birds.

★ 4.8

“It was a beautiful route. The car was very small and the guide could have told us a little more or waited for the last ones in the group, who often missed out on things. We had to wait a very long time for the bus to take us back!”

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Santiago: Monte Tchota Natural Park to Pico d'Antónia Hike - Monte Txota to Pico d’Antónia: what the ascent really feels like
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Santiago: Monte Tchota Natural Park to Pico d’Antónia Hike

Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach - Morning pickup from Praia and the inland drive
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Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

4.Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

Guided Serra Malagueta hike from Praia plus a Tarrafal Beach swim and picnic. Moderate 8.5 km walk for $104.53.

★ 5.0

“L'équipe qui nous a accueilli a été adorable, à l'écoute et disponible. Kathy et Sany ont également pris en compte nos envies et ont su organiser un parcours personnalisée en fonction de cela. De plus, ils ont aussi été de bons conseils sur les différents lieux touristiques à visiter à praia et ses alentours. Un…”

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Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch - Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Views, Endemic Plants, and Possible Wildlife
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Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

5.Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

Hike Santiago’s Serra Malagueta to Gongon and Hortelã valleys with a local meal, wildlife spotting, and easy Praia hotel pickup.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Jose, and our driver were fantastic. Jose showed us a lot and explained even more than the itinerary suggested. The food at Hermiña's was delicious. We highly recommend the tour.”

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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha - The 5 km Calabaceira Valley hike: easy rating, real downhill
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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha

6.Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha

Hike Calabaceira’s valley, then tour UNESCO Cidade Velha: churches, ruins, and viewpoints, with an easy 5 km walk and a local-farm stop.

★ 5.0

“Hiking through the Calabeceira Valley was definitely the highlight of my trip to Cape Verde. It was the perfect combination of nature, culture, and history. I am also very grateful for my guide Maria, who made this experience especially memorable by sharing her knowledgRead more”

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Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - Longueira - Inside Monte Tchota Natural Park: Plants, Birds, and Seasonal Farming
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Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park – Pico D’Antónia (1394m) – Longueira

7.Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park – Pico D’Antónia (1394m) – Longueira

Guided hike from Praia to Pico d’Antónia in Monte Tchota Natural Park: endemic plants, picnic at 1,394 m, and Longueira homes.

★ 5.0

“Cátia (the guide) and Nilton (the driver) were both wonderful! They are passionate about their country and didn't hesitate answering all my questions and even gave me some nice recommendations. I felt safe at all times, they made sure we were keeping a steady pace but Read more”

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