Ribeira da Barca & Aguas Belas Day Trip

Explore the west coast of Cape Verde's largest island on our Ribeira da Barca & Aguas Belas Day Trip from Praia, visiting the village of Ribeira da Barca and Aguas Belas' coastline.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Praia and drive to Santiago Island's west coast. Along the way, we'll make short stops to take pictures of São Domingos and Assomada.

We will arrive at Ribeira da Barca, where we'll take a 30-minute trip on a fishing boat. Then, we will proceed along Santiago's coastline towards Achada Leite, stopping briefly to admire coastal rock formations, regarded as one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde.

Next, we will stop at Aguas Belas Beach, providing 1 hour of free time to swim in the Atlantic and snorkel in the sea caves. After swimming, you will enjoy a barbecue lunch on the beach, featuring grilled meat or fish with a side of vegetables and rice.

After lunch, we will return to Ribeira da Barca for a leisurely stroll to appreciate the village's scenery and admire the cliffs with their greenish and ochre tones against the Atlantic's blue color.

Finally, we will return to your hotel in Praia, arriving approximately 5 to 6 hours after pickup.