Santo Antão Island Hiking: Explore Fontainhas and Praia das Aranhas

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

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponta Do Sol - 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Guiding Service
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Ponta Do Sol
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aria_s
Jun 8, 2025
A must do! - Hands down one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I've had. From the very start, our guide was welcoming, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, not just the trails, but also the local wildlife, history, and ecology. The hike itself was well-paced. Our guide kept the group motivated and made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and hydrated. What I appreciated most was the balance between adventure and education. We learned how to identify native plants, and learn about local communities. By the end of the day, we weren’t just tired and happy — we felt like we’d learned something and genuinely connected with the landscape. I would absolutely recommend this experience. It was a guided adventure done right!
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Haktus
May 2, 2025
Top hike on Santo Antao - Very great hike and highly recommended. Slightly coupé, but not super strenuous. Always windy. Stunning sights.
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Thekatespanos
Aug 14, 2024
Wonderful experience! Great tour, highly recommend - Gerson was a great guide! It was wonderful to get a tour and learn about all the history, plants and animals, geology, and culture in Santo Antão as we did our walk. Highly recommend.
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Maryleneclem
Jun 2, 2024
Beautiful coastal hike - Leave Ponta do Sol early in the morning with a few liters of water in the bag. In our opinion and opinion, departure from Ponta Do Sol and arrival at Cruzinha! Plan for a return taxi if you sleep in Ponta Do Sol or if you continue your crossing, stay in Cruzinha or Cha de Igreja! Magnificent coastal path with very pretty views of the ocean! We cross Fontainhas first (extraordinary bird's eye view of this colorful village with many terraced crops) You can also stop for drinks in a small Tchu bar! Two other small villages will punctuate the hike before arriving at Cruzinha! The trail is very nice! It goes up and down but it's worth it! We recommend 🥾👍🏻
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Annera4385yy
Dec 6, 2023
Must do - Beautiful walk. A must. Unsightly colorful village in the middle of the mountains. Fairly steep sections. Alternation between descending and ascending.
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From $72
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).