In a nutshell

What do you say to a plunge into the past and present of Santiago? Get ready to set off with your guide to discover this multi-ethnic island and its mosaic of cultures. Keep your eyes peeled for the many icons of its history while you walk through the streets of Praia and Cidade Velha. And to finish, dive into the local flavors with a typical lunch**.

Main stops

Walk through the historic center of Praia: Nossa Senhora da Graça; market
S. Filipe fortress: Interior visit
Stroll through the historic center of Cidade Velha: Rua Banana; Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Botanical garden: Interior visit
Sightseeing bus tour: Calheta S.Miguel; village of Santa Cruz

The programme

Lively Santiago encompasses a mixture of cultures and landscapes, suspended in time. You'll discover them all as you stroll among the locals along its historic streets, listening to a local guide.
As you walk through the city of Praia, you'll see immediately how the traces of ancient civilizations have shaped buildings like the cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Graça.
Are you looking for the most scenic spot on the island? It's right here, in the heart of the capital, where the statue of Diogo Gomes stands - the first navigator who discovered the Cape Verde Islands in 1460.
In Cidade Velha, immerse yourself in history. You'll encounter it with every step you take along Rua Banana with its stone houses, until you arrive at the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário.
Take a last look at the city from the viewpoint at the S. Filipe fortress and fill up on local flavors with a Creole lunch of typical specialties.
One last plunge into the island's greenery awaits, between the mountains and the botanical garden, before you soak up the views along the coast of Calheta S.Miguel and the village of Santa Cruz.

Good to know

The markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.