Santo Antão Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cape verde, Tours & Travel

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Santo Antão- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Cape Verde; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 72 hours

Santo Antão, the largest island in Cape Verde's Barlavento group, covers 785 km² and is known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and deep river valleys. Located to the northwest of the archipelago, it is separated from São Vicente by the Canal de São Vicente. With a population of around 38,200, its main city is Porto Novo on the southern coast. The island features diverse climates, from desert conditions in the south to semi-arid and cooler highlands in the north, with the highest peak, Tope de Coroa, reaching 1,979 meters. Tourism, particularly hiking and cultural tourism, is growing, thanks to the island's rugged terrain and natural beauty.

Operators offering tours in Cape Verde

Happy Explore Safari *

Attractions in Santo Antão

Chã de Igreja

Coculi

Paul

Ponta do Sol

Ribeira Grande

Porto Novo

Reviews of Santo Antão

David Ramos

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-07

For me personally the island with the most beautiful nature and people. The community and culture on Santo Antão is so different, so welcoming and warm.
Mario

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-18

Easily the best island in Cape Verde. Lots of greenery in the north, amazing dessertic views in the South
Fatima

5
Reviewed: 2019-05-05

My favourite island. Quite, good for walks, this is the island of beautiful mountains, people are nice and vefy helpful.
Ferry Thé

5
Reviewed: 2019-03-18

Beautiful place. Lovely mountains, great place for hiking! Sometimes it looked like Bali.
Ron Vadeboncoeur

5
Reviewed: 2018-07-04

We only had one week in Cabo Verde so we focused on San Vicente and Sao Antao, with a couple of hours in Praia awaiting a flight. We only spent two days in Sao Antao but it was definitely the highlight. Time only offered us two car tours around parts of the island but the vistas were spectacular. More time would beckon a full day hike from the upper peaks down to the ocean. If two or more days are available, consider driving in opposite directions each day, as the lighting offers very different perspectives to the landscape.