Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
Description
Highlights
- Car Tours
- Day Trips
- Full-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Walking Tours
- Plantation Tours
- Bus Tours
- Nature Walks
- Hiking Tours
- Nature and Wildlife Tours
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Portoghese, Inglese, Francese, Spagnolo
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Guiding Service
Not included
- The picnic is not included in the price
Itinerary
- 1
Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing vill
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.
1h - 2
Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the
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.
1 min - 3
Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo
Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas Village.
30 min - 4
Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Ar
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.
2h - 5
After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks
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.
2h
Useful information
- 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.
- Extra fee may be charged if your pick-up location is in a remote area
- Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-2 anni
- Bambino3-11 anni
- Adulto12-99 anni€63
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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
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