Santiago Island: Trek from Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community [104417P31]
Explore Serra Malagueta Natural Park at an altitude of 1,064 meters. Enjoy beautiful landscapes between mountains and valleys, and visit the Rabelados, the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen, walking stick and water
- Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems
- Activity for travelers under 16 years old.
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 11, 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: +/- 265m Elevation loss: -/+ 1000 m Max Elevation: +/- 1045m // Min Elevation: +/- 120m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: flat surface and safe.
INCLUDED
- Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
- Liability insurance
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fee (€2 to Serra Malagueta Natural Park)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Departing from Praia towards the interior of the island, make your first stop at Serra Malagueta.
- Meet your local tour guide and get ready to discover the main sights and hidden gems of the green valley of Principal. Walk downhill with beautiful scenery and learn about the local fauna and flora from your local expert. Arrive at the first settlements, with small groups of traditional houses strewn across the hillsides of the canyon, get in touch with the locals and experience the rural lifestyle. Continue between agricultural fields of coconut palms, banana trees, tamarind, mango, sugar cane and more. Arrive at the locality of Mato Dento and feel the warmth and the Morabeza of its welcoming people. Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included.
- The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
