There are many fascinating things about Cape Verde. The people are warm toward visitors and have an impressive way of life, and the Atlantic Ocean surrounds the country. So, it’s an island. One more fascinating thing about the country is that it has some of the most remarkable hiking spots in West Africa. This post will introduce you to some of them.

The best Hiking Spots In Cape Verde

Here are some of the best locations for hiking:

Santo Antão

Santo Antão is one of the less popular trails for hiking in Cape Verde. The reason is not because this location is ugly: it’s located a little far from the famous places, but that’s why it is one of the most excellent choices if you’re planning to hike because it is quiet. Hiking through Santo Antão is a journey through tall green shrubs and towering trees. Plants, riverside, and hills are among the things you will encounter while hiking this trail. It is calm most of the time and a perfect choice if you’re the type who doesn’t like going around noisy places.

Serra do pico de Antonia National Park

One of the best places for hiking in Cape Verde is the Serra do Pico de Antonia National Park. The park is about 11.05 square miles and has been around for millions of years. The park hosts Pico de Antonia, a mountain about 4,567 tall, which the park is named after. This mountain originated from a volcanic eruption some millions of years ago. The state forestry services in Cape Verde have been excellently maintaining the park and making it a great hiking destination. For instance, the length and areas of the park are decorated with eucalyptus and other types of trees. As you go to the parts with a higher range, you will see the mountain tops of the park covered in clouds. You can experience mild to strong precipitation depending on the time you visit. Sites of agricultural farming are part of the park. You will see a vast landscape of coffee plants, maize, or beans there.

Fogo

Fogo is a scenic place in Cape Verde. It is located between the island of Santiago and Brava on the west side (both places are impressive locations for visitors). Fogo is the Portuguese word for fire. What happened is that some years ago, an eruption occurred that created this place. It is one of the islands in Cape Verde with the highest height above sea level — 2,829 feet. Fogo still has an active volcano spot called the Pico do Fogo. Generally, Fogo Island is a volcanic island, and the area view shows it is nearly a perfect circle in shape. The diameter is about 25 km long.

Many visitors check out Fogo for its natural beauty. You can hike on the main island. After that, spend time at the beach and ask for local food. You can take a tour around small towns on the island, too. The island’s population is more than 37,000 people. Try coming prepared with a camera and take as many pictures of natural scenes as you want. Snap things like the clouds rising from the ground up to the mountain top, mountains of different sizes and slopes, and the natural colors of the effect of volcanoes on land areas (some places are patches of black, brown, and gray, like some natural paintings).

Which Island Are You Hiking on First in Cape Verde?

Cape Verdes has some of the best hiking spots on the continent. Some are created naturally, while others are actively tended to give visitors an experience they’ll remember forever. If you choose the right location, you will enjoy hiking around these places.