11. Private Guided Santiago Island Tour: Workshop with Locals & Tarrafal Beach
· 8 hoursTake a private tour and explore Santiago's highlights with a local tour guide. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.
22. Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days
· 4 daysBe welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed Guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Explore the Capital of the country, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha and discover the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Next, savor a typical breakfast with a local family, visit the Assomada Market, and drive through the Serra Malagueta. Finally, enjoy the most beautiful beach on the island, Tarrafal, and meet Cape Verde's only tribe.
33. Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch
5.0· 5 reviews· 8 hoursSpend the day relaxing on the most beautiful beach on the island. Take a boat trip to the lighthouse, snorkel and enjoy stunning views of Tarrafal bay. Get to know the local marine life while your staff prepares a delicious barbecue on the beach.
44. Banana Plantation / Black Sand Beach Experience
5.0· 1 reviews· 5 hoursThis is a unique and authentic experience in Santiago Island, where you get to know the rural life of the islanders up close, with a short hike in the banana plantations and local fruit tastings like seasonal fruits such as coconuts, papaya, mango and sugar cane.
55. Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach
4.9· 35 reviews· 7 hoursDiscover Santiago Island on a hike that covers Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Tarrafal Beach. See and learn about native flora and fauna and swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by hills and palm trees.
66. Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach
4.8· 11 reviews· 7 hoursOn the bay of Ribeira de Barca, take a traditional fishing boat to see unique rock formations and local marine life. Swim into the cave of Àguas Belas and snorkel through its crystal-clear waters, and finish your day with a freshly prepared BBQ on the beach
77. Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde
4.7· 7 reviewsYou will have an incredible day where you can refresh yourself while discovering places that will surprise your eyes. In the morning, you will be on a boat to discover one of the 7 wonders of Santiago Island. During the afternoon you can relax in the natural pool and on the long beach of fine black sand at Ribeira das Pratas.
88. Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
4.7· 3 reviews· 10 hoursExplore the rural areas of Santiago Island on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha, delve into local history and learn to cook local delights with a local family. Cross the Natural Park and swim in Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal.
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