Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha [104417P64]
Discover Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world. Relish a picnic at Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle's nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. Hike and enjoy breathtaking views between volcanic rocks and the ocean
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Extension: 15 Km
- Total Walking Duration: 6 hours
- Ascent/Descent: ~249 m
- Difficult Level: Difficult
- Path quality: Linear, narrow at the beginning and safe.
- Please bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
- Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
INCLUDED
- Guiding Service
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.
- Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.
- Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas Village.
- Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.
- After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation.
