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"Santo Antao" a Ilha de Santo Antão Travel Page by sachara

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"Santo Antao" a Ilha de Santo Antão Travel Page by sachara

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Santo Antao

by sachara - last update: Jun 28, 2003

Mountains and ocean

Ponta do Sol
Santo Antao is a island with a very beautifull scenery:
mountains,
green valleys with sugarcane & banana-trees,
small fishing-villages.

It's a good place for short and long walks in the mountains or along the coast.
road to Ribeira Grande

Green valleys and mountains

From the port Porto Novo in the south the road brings you to the north high through the mountains with beautifull sights deep down at the many green ribeiras (valleys).
Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande, the capital of Santo Antão

On the nothern coast of Santo Antão is Ribeira Grande , the capital of the island.

Ribeira Grande is situated at the mouth of two valleys, the Ribeira Grande and the Ribeira de Torre.

Ribeira Grande and Ponta do Sol are good places to stay for walks on the northern part of Santo Antão.

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Transportation
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Comments for sachara about Ilha de Santo Antão
wgeyger Mon Dec 25, 2006 20:52 UTC
 You get this and other maps of Cape Verde at the tourist info in Porto Novo and Sao Vicente or via internet: www.bela-vista.net
JLBG Wed Feb 8, 2006 14:12 UTC
 Ilha de Santo Antão looks a heaven for hikers. The landscape looks very rough and mountainous but the villages so quiet !
lotharlerch Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:50 UTC
 A nice and interesting page with great tips.A wonderful off the beaten path place!
kyoub Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:32 UTC
 A lovely area and interesting tips. Great page and photos, Ali
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