Santiago Island Experience – Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

About this activity

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life.

• Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree.
• Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level.
• Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch.
• In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation.

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