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Spend a day driving Santo Antão’s dramatic ridgelines from Porto Novo to the 1,000m rim of Cova de Paúl. Visit Fontainhas and Vale de Paúl, taste local grogue, and take short walks to sweeping coastal and crater views.
Spend a day driving Santo Antão’s dramatic ridgelines from Porto Novo to the 1,000m rim of Cova de Paúl. Visit Fontainhas and Vale de Paúl, taste local grogue, and take short walks to sweeping coastal and crater views.
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Operated by Bu Country Tours · Porto Novo, Santo Antão
You step off the coastal road and the air climbs with you—cooler, green, and charged with the scent of crushed eucalyptus and distant sea spray. The island’s narrow switchbacks unfurl toward Cova Natural Park, and when the crater rim opens, a round plain of cultivated green drops away like a living bowl carved by fire and patient hands.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; activities are short walks and viewpoint stops rather than sustained hiking.
The excursion runs about 6–7 hours with pickup from Porto Novo and nearby accommodations; exact pickup points are confirmed at booking.
No—this is predominantly a scenic driving tour with short walks of 10–30 minutes at viewpoints and villages.
The itinerary includes a lunch stop in a local restaurant atmosphere; drinks or additional items may be at extra cost.
Yes—visits typically include a chance to sample the local rum (grogue); consumption should be moderate, especially if driving afterward.
Santo Antão’s valleys were shaped by volcanic eruptions and centuries of terrace farming; settlements reflect a blend of Portuguese colonial influence and Creole island culture.
Agriculture in the crater and valleys relies on fragile terraces and spring-fed irrigation—stay on paths and support local guides to minimize impact.
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