Activities in Praia, Cape Verde

Discover the first Portuguese city in Africa. In Cidade Velha, you'll find a ruined cathedral, the old slave market and a pirate-proof fort. Cidade Velha Day Trip.

Explore the heart of Santiago Island with this excursion to Assomada. Assomada Day Trip. Pickup at 9 am from your hotel in Praia. The tour begins with a stop in São Domingos for breakfast, featuring corn pancakes and a glass of punch.

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.

Explore Cape Verde's beauty and history on our Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour. You'll visit Cape Verde's capital as well as its oldest city, which is now a World Heritage Site. Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour.

On this tour of Santiago island, you'll discover the very heart of Cape Verde. Visit the towns of Assomada and Tarrafal, as well as trying some of its typical grogue. Santiago Island Tour.

Break out your boots and go hiking in the Serra de Malagueta Natural Park! Here you'll cut through the island vegetation and discover Gongon and Espinho Branco, two of the island's most traditional villages. Serra de Malagueta Hike.

Immerse yourself in the capital of Cape Verde with this tour of Praia, taking in its colourful streets, the beach and the African market. Praia Guided Tour.

Enjoy an exciting hiking route to Monte Tchota and Pico de Antonia, the highest points on Santiago island, with this fantastic trip from Praia. Monte Tchota and Pico de Antonia Hike.

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

Discover another one of Cape Verde's breathtaking islands on our São Vicente Island Day Trip from Praia. You'll visit the city of Mindelo and the beautiful Monte Verde Natural Park. São Vicente Island Day Trip.