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Best of Santiago Island Tour – Enjoy a pickup from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, the former slave market and the famous Banana Street with its thatched houses. Next, learn the local cuisine with a Local family in the interior of the island and cook the delicious Cape Verdean couscous, a traditional cake made from corn flour. After the workshop, drive through the mountains with photo stops at the villages of Picos, Assomada and Serra Malagueta Natural Park. Experience breathtaking views at 1000 meters and reach Tarrafal, Santiago’s stunning beach. Here, swim and relax on the shore surrounded by hills and palm trees. Pause for lunch, drive along scenic east coast and optionally try fresh coconut water at largest plantation (own expense). The tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
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Enjoy a pickup from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.
After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses. Here, discover the first urbanized street, built by settlers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Next, learn the local cuisine with a Local family in the island's interior and cook the delicious Cape Verdean couscous, a traditional cake made from corn flour.
After the workshop, drive through the mountains with photo stops in the villages of Picos and Assomada with a visit to its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only).
Enjoy a photo stop and be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach in Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. After that, take a break for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before a scenic drive along the beautiful east coast.
Discover the community of Rabelados and experience the local culture with the natives who still live in thatched houses and preserve Cape Verde's oldest customs.
The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.