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Full-Day Maio Island Tour: Local Cuisine, Crystal-Clear Waters, and Unique Craftsmanship
Vila do Maio
Have a typical breakfast with a local family;
Dive into the blue, crystal-clear waters;
Experience the local production of goat cheese with locals:
Marvel at dunes formed from desert sands;
Visit the local craft center and meet locals.
Have a typical breakfast with a local family;
Dive into the blue, crystal-clear waters;
Experience the local production of goat cheese with locals:
Marvel at dunes formed from desert sands;
Visit the local craft center and meet locals.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Porto Inglês - Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation and head to the city center. Your exploration starts at the Eco-Museum, where you can delve into the island’s colonization history, which was heavily influenced by salt exploitation. This salt was exported to various countries, including Brazil, until the 19th…
- Porto Inglês - Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation and head to the city center. Your exploration starts at the Eco-Museum, where you can delve into the island’s colonization history, which was heavily influenced by salt exploitation. This salt was exported to various countries, including Brazil, until the 19th century. Following this, visit the Salinas wetland of Porto Inglês to observe the local salt production.
- Morro - Continue your adventure by driving to Morro village, where you can enjoy a traditional breakfast with a local family, featuring the renowned Cape Verdean Cuscuz.
- Praça Calheta do Maio - The tour then moves to Calheta, where you can explore the handcraft center and purchase some unique souvenirs. Proceed to the agricultural and fishing regions, and then to the Morrinho dunes. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the white sand dunes, carried by the wind from the Sahara desert.
- Pedro Vaz - Travel to Pedro Vaz village, the first settlement on the island, and pause for a delightful lunch (at your own expense) at a typical local restaurant. In Ribeira João, engage with locals in the production of goat cheese.
- Vila do Maio - Finally, return to the capital to visit São José Fortress, constructed in the 18th century to defend the island from pirate invasions, and Our Lady of Grace Church. Conclude your visit with a refreshing swim at Bitchirotcha Beach, the island’s most beautiful beach. The tour wraps up with a drop-off at your accommodation.

What's Included
- Private transportation included
- Private transportation included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Porto Inglês
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.