Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup and breakfast before setting off along the east coast of Santiago Island. Your first stop is the town of Pedra Badejo, where you can explore the local market, wander through the streets, and experience daily Cape Verdean life.
Next, head to Pedra Badejo Beach to relax by the ocean and take photos along the shoreline. Continue to a banana plantation and other agricultural areas to learn about Santiago’s farming traditions and tropical crops.
Enjoy a traditional Cape Verdean lunch, featuring dishes like cachupa, fresh grilled fish, chicken or goat stew, and local desserts. After lunch, drive through scenic mountain landscapes to São Jorge dos Órgãos, where you can visit the village and enjoy views of the lush interior.
Explore Serra Malagueta Natural Park, one of Santiago’s most beautiful natural areas, with its viewpoints, nature walks, and mountain scenery. Visit rural communities to discover traditional houses, farming life, and local culture.
End your day at a scenic viewpoint to capture the sunset before returning to your hotel.