Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join me on my experience of a car based tour through Santo Antão with Adelino.
In this video I cover topics such as duration, cost, points of interest and the route my tour took. We also get to learn from Adelino my guide and driver
Why Choose a Car-Based Tour?
Maximized coverage: See the island’s highlights efficiently—no reliance on public minibus schedules.
Comfort & convenience: Private vehicle with driver/guide supports navigation on steep, winding roads.
Cultural insights: Local guides share history, agriculture, and community life; tastings of grogue and local food are common.
Flexible pacing: Tours are customizable—choose to hike short segments or stay on the road if you prefer.
Duration: ~6–10 hours
Price: ~€70–150 per person
Highlights: Scenic drive via Corda Road, viewpoints (Cova crater, Delgadinho), lush Paul Valley (grogue distillery), Ribeira da Torre, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, Xoxo, and coastal return to Porto Novo. Includes lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, and rum tasting
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
5:04 – Tour Route Description
6:37 – Best time of the year to visit
10:36 – Best Hiking Routes
12:54 – Food Recommendation
14:24 – Other festivals celebrated
21:51 – Delgadinho
24:26 – Miradouro
26:38 – Cova Crater Panoramic Viewpoint
28:07 – Pico da Cruz
28:42 – Drive back through Corda Road
35:19 – Drive through Ribeira da Torre
36:57 – Hiking Routes in XOXO
37:40 – XOXO
38:07 – Coastal road to Paul
38:53 – Paul
40:33 – Grogue distillery Paul valley
46:00 – Drive back Coastal road
Join me on my experience of a car based tour through Santo Antão with Adelino.
In this video I cover topics such as duration, cost, points of interest and the route my tour took. We also get to learn from Adelino my guide and driver
Why Choose a Car-Based Tour?
Maximized coverage: See the island’s highlights efficiently—no reliance on public minibus schedules.
Comfort & convenience: Private vehicle with driver/guide supports navigation on steep, winding roads.
Cultural insights: Local guides share history, agriculture, and community life; tastings of grogue and local food are common.
Flexible pacing: Tours are customizable—choose to hike short segments or stay on the road if you prefer.
Duration: ~6–10 hours
Price: ~€70–150 per person
Highlights: Scenic drive via Corda Road, viewpoints (Cova crater, Delgadinho), lush Paul Valley (grogue distillery), Ribeira da Torre, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, Xoxo, and coastal return to Porto Novo. Includes lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, and rum tasting
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
5:04 – Tour Route Description
6:37 – Best time of the year to visit
10:36 – Best Hiking Routes
12:54 – Food Recommendation
14:24 – Other festivals celebrated
21:51 – Delgadinho
24:26 – Miradouro
26:38 – Cova Crater Panoramic Viewpoint
28:07 – Pico da Cruz
28:42 – Drive back through Corda Road
35:19 – Drive through Ribeira da Torre
36:57 – Hiking Routes in XOXO
37:40 – XOXO
38:07 – Coastal road to Paul
38:53 – Paul
40:33 – Grogue distillery Paul valley
46:00 – Drive back Coastal road
