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. You'll see 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 for pictures at the villages of São Domingos and Assomada.

Our bus will drop us at Ribeira da Barca, where we'll take a 30-minute trip on a fishing boat. We'll then continue along Santiago's coastline towards Achada Leite, where we'll stop briefly to admire the coastal rock formations, noted as one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde.

The next stop will be at Aguas Belas Beach, allowing 1 hour of free time to swim in the Atlantic and snorkel in the sea caves. Following this, you'll enjoy a lunch on the beach, consisting of grilled meat or fish with a side of vegetables and rice.

After lunch, we'll return to Ribeira da Barca to stroll and enjoy the village's scenery. We'll also view the cliffs and their color blending with the Atlantic.

Lastly, we will return to your hotel in Praia, arriving between 5 and 6 hours after pickup.