Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Ponta Do Sol

  Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Monte Fontainhas

  Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.

  1 minute • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas Village.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 5

  After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Extension: 15 Km
• Total Walking Duration: 6 hours

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