In a nutshell

Among stretches of desert sand, green valleys and volcanic caves, every corner of São Vicente is home to an amazing blend of wild nature and bright colors. Climb on board an off-road vehicle and get your camera ready to capture islets, beaches and fishing villages that express all the contrasts of this island.

Main stops

Sightseeing 4x4 tour from Mindelo to Calhau beach
Topim volcano crater; Saragarça beach: photo stops
Stroll through the village of Calhau

The programme

São Vicente is a land of vibrant contrasts, with a never-ending succession of alternating colors and landscapes created by volcanoes. Get ready to discover all of its nuances with an off-road adventure across the island.
With your 4x4, you'll make your way to the crater of Topim volcano: from here, you can look out over the entire island, and the view extends right to the intense blue of the sea. Can you spot the islets of Santa Luzia, Raso and Branco on the horizon?
Then the colors change, and on Saragarça beach, you can get snap-happy: black and white come together among the expanses of sand and natural caves created by lava flows. For a panoramic photo, stop off by the seashore.
The crater of the Viana volcano peeks out as you arrive at the village of Calhau. Here, the colorful fishing boats stand out on the white sand: they're just crying out for a last snap!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
The tour is not recommended to guests with back problems and not accessible to ones with wheelchairs.