Maio Island Day Trip

Discover the history and nature of Maio Island in Cape Verde on this day trip from Praia.

Maio Island Day Trip

At 5:30 am, a pick-up service from your hotel in Praia will take you to the Santiago island port. You must present your ferry ticket to board the ferry to Maio Island, known for being the flattest in the Cape Verde archipelago.

After a 2-hour ferry ride, we will arrive at Porto Inglês dock in the south of Maio Island. The first stop will be the salt mines interpretation center, where the significance of the salt trade in the island's development will be explained.

Next, we will visit the towns of Morro, Calheta, and Morrinho to appreciate their crafts and landscapes, including the notable dunes of Morrinho. The tour will then proceed to the village of Pedro Vaz for a typical Cape Verdean lunch featuring various local specialties.

After lunch, we will head to Vila do Maio, the island's capital, to visit the San José fortress and the church of Our Lady of Light. The tour will conclude with a brief stop at Bitchirotcha Beach, before returning to Porto Inglês dock for the ferry back to Santiago Island. Arrival back at your hotel in Praia is expected by 7:30 pm.

Ferry to Maio Island

Please note that you need to purchase your ferry ticket in advance and bring it with you on the day of the activity.