Corda, Coculi & Figueiral de Cima Excursion

Explore the impressive valleys & forests of the island of Santo Antão on this excursion to Corda, Coculi & Figueiral de Cima. Equal parts history and hiking!

Corda, Coculi & Figueiral de Cima Excursion

At 9 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Ribeira Grande. We will travel by minibus to Corda, a settlement in the interior of Santo Antão.

Upon arrival, we will enjoy views from this small village located in the Cova Natural Park, including the volcanic crater of Cova de Paul and its vegetation.

We will embark on a three-hour hiking route, crossing dirt paths and agricultural terraces while observing local crops.

Afterward, we will return to the minibus and head to Figueiral de Cima and Terrinha Vermelha, two villages in the remote area of Santo Antão. We will appreciate the green valleys and traditional houses.

We will then proceed to Coculi to visit the banks of the Ribeira Grande River and explore this town. The excursion concludes with a return to your hotel in Ribeira Grande at approximately 1 pm.