GuardTrailsCape Verde · July
Lush Ribas & Coastal Cliffs
Immerse yourself in the greenest, most dramatic valleys of the archipelago, walking along terraced sugarcane plantations and spectacular cliffside coastal paths.
- days8
- bases3
- stages4
- nights7
- transfer days2
- stage to stage90 km
- by road and boat, day by day5 h 33
Who this itinerary is for
This itinerary suits a traveller looking for: a trip in July, days of walking, a day hike and a village stroll.
The area
the lush tropical valleys of the northeast and the dramatic northern coastal cliffs.
The map
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The days at a glance
One line per day: where you sleep, what the day is, the road, and how its time is split.
| Day | Evening base | The day | Road | Time of the day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day1 | Evening base : Porto Novo | ArrivalPorto Novo, arrival | 1 h 48 road and boat | 8.0 h usable |
| Day2 | Evening base : Coculi | TransferThe Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre | Road 56 min | 8.0 h usable |
| Day3 | Evening base : Coculi | Day on siteThe Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre | — | 8.0 h usable |
| Day4 | Evening base : Coculi | Day on siteThe Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre | — | 8.0 h usable |
| Day5 | Evening base : Paul | TransferThe Sugarcane Terraces of Paul | Road 26 min | 12.0 h usable |
| Day6 | Evening base : Paul | Day on siteThe Sugarcane Terraces of Paul | — | 12.0 h usable |
| Day7 | Evening base : Paul | Day on siteThe Sugarcane Terraces of Paul | — | 12.0 h usable |
| Day8 | — | DeparturePorto Novo, departure | 2 h 23 road and boat | 8.0 h usable |
- programme
- travel
- free time
Good to know
The trade-off
You will completely miss the arid, high-altitude volcanic plateaus and the wild, isolated western coast.
What this version leaves out
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo isolated west coast
Getting there
Fly to Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), 1 h 48 by road and boat from the start.
This journey includes a boat: timetables are not checked here, confirm them before booking.
Where you sleep
You will find a variety of guesthouses, local homestays, and small mountain lodges throughout the island, and it is highly recommended to book in advance during the peak hiking season.
Safety
Cape Verde: no warning from the UK authorities (FCDO). Advice of 2026-07-28 · Official advice
Check before booking and before taking out insurance: the advice may have changed since.
Why this version, the cost in detail and the sources are on the method page. Read the method →
When, and for how long
How long?
- You ask for
- 7days
- The area needs, at least
- 8days
- Days kept
- 8days
Travelling in July.
The climate — July
- Daily high, 1 day in 4 is hotter
- 30 °C
- Daily high, 1 day in 20 is hotter
- 31 °C
- Unfavourable day
- 0%
- Windy day
- 3%
Rain, wind and temperature are measured over the 8 h in the middle of the day, on a historical baseline of 40 observations (Open-Meteo). It is a measuring window, not the length of your day: each day of the programme counts 8 h of usable time.
The itinerary, day by day
4 stages over 8 days, in the order of the days. A stage appears on the day you first reach it: you sleep several nights at some, and a day trip leaves from your base and brings you back to it. Each day has its own page.
Every day of this trip has 8 h of usable time, except D5, D6 and D7: 12 h. Room to breathe — we have not padded these days to fill them: the free time left is part of the trip.
- Day 1ARRIVALPorto Novo, arrival · night in Porto Novo1 h 48 by road and boatSee the day →
- Day 2The Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre · night in Coculi7 h planned · 56 min on the roadSee the day →
- Day 3AT BASEThe Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre · night in Coculi8 h plannedSee the day →
- Day 4AT BASEThe Basalt Peaks of Ribeira da Torre · night in Coculi8 h plannedSee the day →
Stage 3 · Paul
The Sugarcane Terraces of Paul
We sleep in Boca Cavouco, 100 m from the place visited
3 nights · climate variable
- Day 5The Sugarcane Terraces of Paul · night in Paul9 h 30 planned · 26 min on the road · 12 h usableSee the day →
- Day 6AT BASEThe Sugarcane Terraces of Paul · night in Paul10 h planned · 12 h usableSee the day →
- Day 7AT BASEThe Sugarcane Terraces of Paul · night in Paul7 h planned · 12 h usableSee the day →
- Day 8DEPARTUREPorto Novo, departure · end of the trip3 h planned · 2 h 23 by road and boatSee the day →
What it costs, roughly
€546 to €856 per person
€68 to €107 per day
Based on: 2 people.
The cost estimate and the availability of accommodation, transport and activities are as of 31 October 2026: prices and availability change over time.
Where the money goes, and how this figure is obtained →To check
2 points to look at before booking.
D1Ferry with limited departures: check the timetable and book — Mindelo → Porto Novo
ferry with limited departures — the timetable is not checked here: look it up before booking
The method
Why this version, what sets it apart from the others, the cost in detail, the interest of the places, the automatic review and the sources.
Read the method →