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Croisière sur le Norwegian Jade le 26 février 2010: tour à Madère English translation pending
bonjour,
J'aimerais faire une excursions à Madeira et j'ai trouvé une compagnie qui offre un tour. C'est 29 euros par personne et il nous prennent en coach au port pour visiter l'est et nous ramène au bateau. Nous devons être 8 alors si quelqu'un est interessé, faite moi le savoir svp. Voici l'information.
Wednesday, March 03rd 2010
Special Tour "A taste of the East" - Private Tour for a minimum of 8 persons with an English speaking driver/ guide in two or three 8 seater Mercedes mini-bus at the rate of 29 Euros per person (lunch not included)
Harbour – Camacha - Pico do Arieiro – Ribeiro Frio – Santana – Ponta de São Lourenço – Harbour
Stop for Lunch: Santana
Jade" Cruise Ship at 11:00 with return at 17:00. As your Cruise Ship leaves at 18:00 you will have time enough to get back on board, however we always advise you to check with the Cruise Reception Staff if the return time is safe to board.
J'aimerais faire une excursions à Madeira et j'ai trouvé une compagnie qui offre un tour. C'est 29 euros par personne et il nous prennent en coach au port pour visiter l'est et nous ramène au bateau. Nous devons être 8 alors si quelqu'un est interessé, faite moi le savoir svp. Voici l'information.
Wednesday, March 03rd 2010
Special Tour "A taste of the East" - Private Tour for a minimum of 8 persons with an English speaking driver/ guide in two or three 8 seater Mercedes mini-bus at the rate of 29 Euros per person (lunch not included)
Harbour – Camacha - Pico do Arieiro – Ribeiro Frio – Santana – Ponta de São Lourenço – Harbour
Stop for Lunch: Santana
Jade" Cruise Ship at 11:00 with return at 17:00. As your Cruise Ship leaves at 18:00 you will have time enough to get back on board, however we always advise you to check with the Cruise Reception Staff if the return time is safe to board.
Portugal: itinéraire de quatorze jours en voiture entre Lisbonne et Faro? English translation pending
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Je pars au Portugal dans quelques jours et ne sais pas trop ou aller...
J'arrive à Lisbonne et loue une voiture à l'aéroport.
Je reste 14 jours et pense descendre jusque FARO, avez-vous une idée d'itinéraire ?
Merci et bonne journée !!
Circuit au Pantanal (Brésil) English translation pending
Bonjour,
je souhaiterais aller au Pantanal- mato grosso do sul (Bresil) en partant de Foz de Iguazu mais j'ai un certain nombre de questions qui restent en suspens:
1- Quelle est le meilleur endroit pour débuter un circuit: Campo Grande, Corumba, Miranda?
2- Si je pars de C.Grande, le circuit peut il m'emmener à Corumba (je file ensuite en Bolivie) sans revenir forcement à mon point de départ
3 - Y a t-il une liaison terrestre Foz-Corumba, sans forcement passer par Campo Grande (et donc +rapide?)
4 - Est ce que quelqu'un aurait rejoint le Pantanal en partant de Foz via le Paraguay toujours par voix terrestre (dans l'idéal, j'aimerai faire Foz-Ciudad del Este- Ponta Pora - Corumba ou Campo Grande) et si oui est ce beaucoup plus long / plus cher que faire le trajet par le Brésil
Voila, ca fait beaucoup mais merci de votre aide.
Trajets du Portugal aux Açores en bateau? (Lisbonne-Pico) English translation pending
bonjour,
savez-vous s'il existe des trajets en bateau pour relier le continent portugais à l'île de Pico? (ou en tout cas aux îles du groupe central)
j'aimerais éviter le prix de la totale en avion, super cher à chaque fois, surtout en été (paris/ lisbonne + lisbonne/ faial, ou bien même le récent vol direct Paris/ pico)
ou alors avez-vous encore une autre solution?
merci pour votre aide, bonne route à tous, isabelle
savez-vous s'il existe des trajets en bateau pour relier le continent portugais à l'île de Pico? (ou en tout cas aux îles du groupe central)
j'aimerais éviter le prix de la totale en avion, super cher à chaque fois, surtout en été (paris/ lisbonne + lisbonne/ faial, ou bien même le récent vol direct Paris/ pico)
ou alors avez-vous encore une autre solution?
merci pour votre aide, bonne route à tous, isabelle
Madère en itinérant ou location? English translation pending
Bonjour,
je pense partir 8jours à Madère.Que me conseillez-vous? Prendre une location sur les 8jours dans un appart ou maison... et dans ce cas ou?
Ou de prendre des hotels en itinérant style:FunchalPaul da SerraCalhetaPorto MonizSantana ?
Et dans ce cas ou vaut-il mieux rester 2nuits par exemple?
Et quelle location de voiture me conseillez-vous? un 4x4 pour 4personnes et les bagages ca irait vous croyez:)?
Merci pour votre aide
Et quelle location de voiture me conseillez-vous? un 4x4 pour 4personnes et les bagages ca irait vous croyez:)?
Merci pour votre aide
Brésil: Natal et environs English translation pending
Bonjour,
je cherche pour des amis, un coin très sympa en bord de plage au nord de natal ! il y a t'il des bungalows en bord de plage comme en asie, ou alors hotels ?
comme je ne connais pas du tout, je viens vers vous, membres spécialiste de l'AMSUD
je vous remercie pour tout ce que vous le direz !
bonne journée
je cherche pour des amis, un coin très sympa en bord de plage au nord de natal ! il y a t'il des bungalows en bord de plage comme en asie, ou alors hotels ?
comme je ne connais pas du tout, je viens vers vous, membres spécialiste de l'AMSUD
je vous remercie pour tout ce que vous le direz !
bonne journée
Sud du Portugal trop touristique? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je pars au mois d'aout avec 2 amis au Portugal et nous sommes encore indécis sur la destination précise. L'idée de départ était d'aller vadrouiller dans le sud mais apparemment c'est très touristique et il n'y aurait que des golfs et hotels a touristes. Je voudrais savoir si c'est exact et s'il y a quand même des choses a voir?
Merci
Faire du surf au sud du Portugal fin mai? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous je recherche des infos car je pars dans quelques jours (je sais je m'y prends un peu tard...)au sud du Portugal, je pense aller surfer du côté de Faro mais je ne connais pas les noms exacts de spots pouvez-vous m'aider? Et surtout je ne sais pas quoi prévoir en combis je pensais à un shorty manche longue un peu usager ou alor carément la 4-3 : help svp...!!!
Sportivement
Guillaume
Casino à Punta Cana? English translation pending
Bonjour,
J aimerais savoir si il y a un casino en dehors des hotels. Sinon est ce possible d aller au casino dans un hotel qui n est pas le notre ( puisque le mien ne possede pas de casino)
Merci
mvc 🙂
La vie au quotidien à Natal au Brésil? English translation pending
Je cherche des renseignements concernant le quotidien à Natal. En particulier sur la sécurité. La ville ayant de nombreux attraits pour des séjours très longs. Je connais la langue et j'ai vécu autrefois de nombreuses années dans le Brésil du sud. Le climat stable de Natal, sa relation rapide par TAP avec l'Europe, feraient un bon lieu de séjour à moins que le tourisme de masse et la délinquance aient transformé le paradis supposé en enfer...merci d'avance à toutes et à tous de me donner des impressions: langues portugaise et espagnoles lues sans problème. Je lis sur internet le journal local, j'ai exploré le site de la "prefeitura" excellente documentation mais il manque l'expérience du vécu et n'étant pas retourné au Brésil depuis 86 je n'arrive pas à me figurer la réalité. Encore merci pour le moindre petit mot.
Daniel de Strasbourg (pr l'instant)
Climat au Cap Vert fin janvier? English translation pending
bonsoir
j'aimerais aller au cap vert fin janvier mais parait il, il y a beaucoup de vent.... peut on se baigner? quelle est la température de l'eau et de l'air?
merci pour vos renseignements.
mirkko
jeanono@wanadoo.fr
Plages au Mozambique English translation pending
Bonjour,
j aimerais savoir qu elles sont les plus belles plages au Mozambique, dans le coin de Maputo.Je ne peux pas trop m eloigner de Maputo malheureusement.
Merci beaucoup
Sentiers reculés pour randonner au Cap Vert? English translation pending
mon mari et moi sommes de bons marcheurs et baroudeurs, et nous aimerions traverser SANTA ANTAO avec un circuit toujours à pied le + typique et le plus reculé hors touriste, avec hébergement chez l'habitant (même austère)nous indiquer les possibilités de logements avec les lieux, pour mieux connaître la vie capverdienne. Prévision du voyage sept 2007 une dizaine de jours. merci de vos bons plans
Camping à Lagos (Portugal) English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!
L'année dernière nous sommes allés à 6 dans le sud du Portugal, à Faro. On a découvert de très belles plages du côté de Lagos (très petites, sable blanc, eau transparente... )😊. Cette année nous voudrions repartir, fin août début septembre, et trouver un camping du côté de Lagos (s'il y en a un?), près d'une plage si possible. Savez-vous dans quel camping nous pourrions réserver? Connaissez-vous d'autres belles plages dans le coin?
Merciiiii 🙂
L'année dernière nous sommes allés à 6 dans le sud du Portugal, à Faro. On a découvert de très belles plages du côté de Lagos (très petites, sable blanc, eau transparente... )😊. Cette année nous voudrions repartir, fin août début septembre, et trouver un camping du côté de Lagos (s'il y en a un?), près d'une plage si possible. Savez-vous dans quel camping nous pourrions réserver? Connaissez-vous d'autres belles plages dans le coin?
Merciiiii 🙂
Voyage au Cap Vert en juillet 2007 English translation pending
Salut à tous,
nous serions désireux de faire un voyage au cap vert de 15 jours en juillet prochain mais nous aurions besoin de votre aide afin d'organiser ce dernier. Quelle est la météo en juillet?? T°, climat? Par quelle compagnie partir, air portugal ou air liberté?? Faut-il réserver un pass inter-îles?? Logement : est-il possible de se loger facilement sur les différentes îles?? Résidence et logement chez l'habitant???
Nous sommes intérèssé par un voyage mariant navigation kite/fun-board et trekking/randonnée à la découverte des îles, mais nous sommes "anti-hôtel de masse ou à touriste", nous souhaiterions découvrir le cap vert authentique
Merci de nous aiguiller et à très bientôt
Séb
nous serions désireux de faire un voyage au cap vert de 15 jours en juillet prochain mais nous aurions besoin de votre aide afin d'organiser ce dernier. Quelle est la météo en juillet?? T°, climat? Par quelle compagnie partir, air portugal ou air liberté?? Faut-il réserver un pass inter-îles?? Logement : est-il possible de se loger facilement sur les différentes îles?? Résidence et logement chez l'habitant???
Nous sommes intérèssé par un voyage mariant navigation kite/fun-board et trekking/randonnée à la découverte des îles, mais nous sommes "anti-hôtel de masse ou à touriste", nous souhaiterions découvrir le cap vert authentique
Merci de nous aiguiller et à très bientôt
Séb
Madère: en circuit ou en solo? English translation pending
Bonjour,
j'envisage de faire très prochainement un voyage à Madère.....mais j'ai du mal à choisir entre un circuit organisé et un séjour hotel + location de voiture.
Le circuit peut etre pas mal car tout est organisé, il ne reste plus qu'a se laisser entrainer....mais j'ai peur que cela soit très "attrape-touriste".
Le séjour à l'hotel + location de voiture sur place me parait plus autonome mais en même temps j'ai peur de passer à coté de sites à visiter et j'ai peur que cela soit fatiguant ainsi que contraignant (trouver où se garer etc...) et pas forcement moins cher (car il faut penser à l'essence ensuite)
Merci de me donner vos bons conseils sur cette interrogation ou autre chose qui vous semblera utile 😉
j'envisage de faire très prochainement un voyage à Madère.....mais j'ai du mal à choisir entre un circuit organisé et un séjour hotel + location de voiture.
Le circuit peut etre pas mal car tout est organisé, il ne reste plus qu'a se laisser entrainer....mais j'ai peur que cela soit très "attrape-touriste".
Le séjour à l'hotel + location de voiture sur place me parait plus autonome mais en même temps j'ai peur de passer à coté de sites à visiter et j'ai peur que cela soit fatiguant ainsi que contraignant (trouver où se garer etc...) et pas forcement moins cher (car il faut penser à l'essence ensuite)
Merci de me donner vos bons conseils sur cette interrogation ou autre chose qui vous semblera utile 😉
Visites sur le trajet Sao Paulo - Foz Iguazu (brésil) English translation pending
Bonsoir, nous partons le 31 janvier pour le Brésil. Nous passerons 2 jours à Sao paulo et ensuite on veut arriver aux chutes dans un délai de 8 jours. Entre la capitale et les chutes, que faut il voir ? Nos déplacements se feront en bus.
Merci
PS : on aime l'authenticité, la nature, les gens et pas trop les immenses villes.
Loger chez l'habitant au Cap Vert entre décembre et mars English translation pending
nous sommes deux 🙂😐surfeurs on part au cap vert pour trois mois de decembre a mars nous recherchons des logements chez l"habitant sur les iles du cap vert sal, santo antao, maio, sao vicente.merci pour toutes vos infos, a bientot😉
Recherche une pousada ou hôtel à Natal au Brésil English translation pending
salut
nous sommes 5 personnes et nous cherchons une poussada ou un hotel sympa pour notre premiere nuit des l'arrive de l'avion nous arrivons à 23 h 30 le 11 novembre 2006 donc par simplicite j'aimerai reserver de france si vous avez des adresses je suis preneur !!!
merci lorenzo
nous sommes 5 personnes et nous cherchons une poussada ou un hotel sympa pour notre premiere nuit des l'arrive de l'avion nous arrivons à 23 h 30 le 11 novembre 2006 donc par simplicite j'aimerai reserver de france si vous avez des adresses je suis preneur !!!
merci lorenzo
Flores au Portugal en juin et juillet 2006 English translation pending
Je vous donne qqs infos qui je l'espere vous donneront envie d'aller decouvrir Flores(Açores)
Avant tout, les gens sont tres sympas, accueillants, et communiquent facilement avec les touristes.
Un petit lexique portugais peut servir, sinon la plupart parlent anglais, et qqs uns français.
Les touristes Portugais viennent pour Chasser les lapins et pratiquer la peche. Flores est une ile volcanique, ideale pour la rando. A cette epoque, le climat est agreable pour marcher; mais ce n'est pas un temps de farniente a la plage. Une seule vraie plage:Lajes, la mer est a 20 et le temps en une journee est tres changeant(nuages, pluie, soleil). Pour circuler sur l'ile:la loc de voiture est chere, donc nous avons prefere l'auto-stop.ça marche tres bien(meme a deux), derive parfois en visite guidee de l'ile et permet de faire des rencontres. Il y a un pt internet gratos, ouvert du lundi au vendredi a Lajes. Locations : En juin, nous avons loue une chambre dans une grande maison avec salle de bain et cuisine en commun, a Lajes Das Flores pour 15E/nuit. Puis, a Fajazinha une petite maison pour le meme prix. Il y a aussi, un couple de français Anita et Allain Fournier (de Costa) qui louent a Ponta da Faja. En juillet, les prix augmentent et les loc sont souvent reservees. Nous avons vu 3 lieus pour le camping:Fajagrande, Cedros et Lajes au port.Il y a sanitaires et barbecue, tudo gratos! Ou il y a l'option wwoff, chez Uwe et Sylke a Lajes.Tu travailles le matin et tu es nourri, loge.Ils sont inscrits sur la liste du wwoff Allemand. Rando: 4 grandes randos balisees. on en a vu 3 signalees;Porto Lomba, Alagoinha et Poço de bacalhau (pres de Fajagrande). Le mieux pour la rando, est de se poser qqs jours aux Faja (Fajagrande, Ponta da Faja, Fajazinha ou Guada) Nous sommes arrives a Flores en bateau au mouillage de Lajes, nous pensions y passer qqs jours. Mais c'est au bout de deux mois que nous repartons avec un autre voilier, pour quitter cette ile verdoyanta et reposante. Que linda ilha!
Voyage au Cap Vert en août English translation pending
pouvez-vous m'aider?nous sommes à présent quasiment certains de nous rendre au cap Vert au mois d'Aout pour une durée approximative de trois semaines, avec des enfants de 13 et 11 ans.je voudrais avoir l'aide d'un membre du forum afin d'obtenir des adresses sympas dans des "pensoas" ou chez l'habitant pour les iles importantes, sans critères de budjet.Qui peut me raconter son expérience, me dire les endroits les plus remarquables.J'attends de votre part à tous le plus de tuyaux possibles pour construire ce voyage.toute suggestion bienvenue.d'autre part, qui pourrait me confirmer les conditions climatiques d'Aout en général.qui a connu un séjour meme période?merci à toutes et tous.
Brésil: visites entre Parati et Iguazu English translation pending
bonjour, apres Rio, le Minas GERAIS, Ilha Grande et Parati nous disposons d' une dizaine de jours pour rejoindre IGUAZU .Qui pourrai me dire les endroits a ne pas manquer dans cette partie sud du BRESIL?quelqu'un est- il alle a BONITO ?cela vaut-il la peine sachant que nous serons dans cette region entre le 1 et le 9 mars(pleine saison des pluies ) en vous remerçiant par avance.😏
Hôtel Marsol Beach Resort au Bresil English translation pending
Bonjour,
Quelqu'un peut-il me reseigner sur l'hotel Marsol Beach Resort a Natal au Bresil : confort, activites, restauration, ambiance, plage a proximite, visites a faire...
Merci
Quelqu'un peut-il me reseigner sur l'hotel Marsol Beach Resort a Natal au Bresil : confort, activites, restauration, ambiance, plage a proximite, visites a faire...
Merci
Maputo au Mozambique English translation pending
bonjour,
nous partons 15 jours en afs (arrivée a jo'burg) début mars et je viens de voir un reportage sur maputo au mozambique, l'atmosphere d'ancienne ville coloniale y a l'air terriblement attirant !!
avez vous des infos sur la ville et le sud du mozambique ??
le détour vaut il le coup de johannesburg ??
merci pour les réponses 😉
3-Week Itinerary - Santiago, Fogo & Maio - Family of 5
Hello,
We’re a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids who’ll be 2, 7, and 10 years old) planning to visit the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Maio this summer. We’ll have 22 full days on the ground. It’s a shame (financially, logistically, and environmentally speaking!), but we’ll be taking 4 flights: a round-trip from Santiago to Fogo and another from Santiago to Maio. We’d like to position Maio toward the end of our stay since we enjoy ending our trips with a quieter beach phase.
For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France
FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.
On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!
MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?
Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).
Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!
SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?
I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?
Thanks,
For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France
FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.
On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!
MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?
Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).
Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!
SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?
I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?
Thanks,
Two weeks in Santo Antão and São Vicente – trip report
Hi everyone!
The forum has been a huge help during my moments of doubt, and since Cape Verde isn’t a destination with many discussions, I felt I had to share my trip report 🙂
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
Which Cape Verde islands should we prioritize (for hiking and swimming) for a first trip?
Hello, my wife and I are planning a trip to Cape Verde at the end of May for 20 days. We’re still unsure which islands to prioritize (they all look amazing!). Santo Antão and São Vicente seem like must-sees. Which other islands should we visit, given that we love hiking (nothing too challenging) and swimming?
Thanks
Santo Antão: organizing luggage transfer
Hi,
Without booking in advance through an agency, is it possible/easy to organize luggage transfer from one night to the next between accommodations in Santo Antão?
Thanks.
Need help organizing a trip to Cape Verde during Carnival
Hi everyone,
After a year where I’ve worked way too much and with a house under renovation, it’s become essential to take a breather. My contract ends on 01/30, and I’ll try to find a new client for early March, so overall, let’s go somewhere in February!
I thought Réunion with the full trek around the Mafate cirque for reconnecting with Nature would be perfect, but since it’s cyclone season, it wasn’t such a great idea. Then came the idea that Southeast Asia could fulfill the peace-and-beach vibe, especially Cambodia with its cultural past, but the flight ticket price and a chat with a friend made me change my mind—and boom, Cape Verde popped up, with Santo Antão for hiking and São Vicente for culture and the beach.
So I bought a ticket a week ago, and oh, what a coincidence—it’s during Carnival!
Except now, I don’t know if it’s reality or just exhaustion talking, but I feel like I’m making a mess of things.
I’ve traveled a lot without even booking the first night, but this time, I pre-booked 2 nights in Mindelo (though one of them ended up canceling itself).
But the main issue is that I arrive on Monday, 02/09 at 6 PM and leave on Sunday, 02/22 at 11 AM, and there’s a little hiccup in the logical organization—actually, several hiccups—since I don’t really have any organization right now, and that’s where I need help
Because Carnival is in full swing from 02/15 to 02/17, right in the middle of my trip, so the logic of my visit to Santo Antão isn’t clicking for me. Plus, I just checked, and there’s zero accommodation available in Mindelo from 02/15 to 02/18 😕
So I don’t know: should I skip Carnival, should I forget about planning and just wing it once I’m there, should I stay on São Vicente after Carnival (because I read Montaganrd’s trip report, and he made São Vicente sound like a rock !), or should I keep in mind the option of heading to Santiago afterward and buying a return flight to Paris from Praia?
I need help 🏴☠️
What to see in the Algarve and homestay accommodations?
Hello,
I’d like to travel alone to the Algarve for about 10 days, as my husband sadly passed away.
I’m thinking of going at the end of April or beginning of May 2026. I’ll fly into Faro, then rent a car and head toward the westernmost tip of the coast.
Over 10 days, what are the best spots to see from Faro to the tip—hikes along the coastline or even exploring the countryside? For accommodations, can I also stay with locals? And which car rental company is the best?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jo