With this excursion, we will enjoy na unforgettable journey in the North of the island – to Tarrafal, we will contemplate the unique landscapes of Santiago island. High mountains, plains and green valleys, we will notice that the landscape completely changes from the one in Praia.
The first stop will be done in São Domingos, where we will visit the Eco Centro. We will see different villages, passing by the Antónia peak, the higest point of the island. 60km away from Praia, we will find the city of Assomada, an important point for trades, where we will visit the traditional market (only wednesdays and saturdays).
The ride continues passing through the region of Serra da Malagueta, with its eucalyptus forest, few acacias types and other endemic plants.
We will finally arrive to Tarrafal, a fishermen village where we will have the opportunity to visit the old concentration camp, transformed nowadays into a museum, and then we will go to the incredible bay, with its nice sea, surrounded by palm trees – considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Lunch next to the sea and free time to dive into the clear water.
After, we will make a stop at the “rabelados” village of Espinho Branco – a religious community, who rebeled itself against the society and the church during the colonial time, and now maintains its unique traditions. Here, we will have the chance to see and buy some hand-craft pieces, paintings, while we learn more about this culture.
Before to go back to Praia, we will see the small bays, caves and black sand beaches, stopping in the beautiful area of Pedra Badejo.
