Serra Malagueta: The 7 Best Hikes in Santiago

1.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $111Our pick

This seven-hour trip takes you from Serra Malagueta National Park down to Principal Valley on a moderate 4.5-kilometer trail, followed by lunch with a local family. Guides may speak English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Expect a steep descent, plantations, village life, and an east-coast drive.

“I really enjoyed this tour if you want to see the locals life closer and enjoy the very tasty meal of a local family and the beautiful nature and animals and plantations you get to book this hike plus Peter the Guide was the cherry on top making everything so smooth, helping in every detail and gave so much information about the whole country and history and fauna and Flora, it was overall perfect!! Thank you :)”

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2.Serra Malagueta & Tarrafal Beach Trek Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Travel from Praia into Serra Malagueta Natural Park for a 3-hour, 8.5-kilometre loop with a local guide, picnic, mountain views, and native wildlife. Afterward, unwind at Tarrafal Beach. Guides may include Carlos, Elton, Americano, Elisanto, Elisandro, or Nail.

“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”

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3.Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $104Top rated

Leave Praia for a guided, moderate 8.5-kilometer loop in Serra Malagueta Natural Park, where guides such as Afi or Alfonso may point out local plants and birds. After mountain views at up to 1,075 meters, cool off at Tarrafal Beach. Transport, picnic, and hotel pickup are included.

“The hike was not very challenging, and we went at a good pace for enjoying all of the beautiful views. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a nice reward to end the hike in Tarrafal at the beach.”

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4.Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $106

From Praia, your guide leads a 12.5 km one-way hike from Serra Malagueta at 1,000 meters to the Gongon and Hortelã valleys. Expect steep descents, endemic plants, possible vervet monkeys, a picnic or local meal, and hotel transport.

“We had a wonderful and wonderful time with Cati, thank you for everything, it was unforgettable.”

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5.Trek from Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $111

Travel from Praia to Serra Malagueta, hike about 11.5 km through mountain forests and valleys, stop for a picnic, then visit the Rabelados community. Guides may include Maria, Katia, Elisandro, Afi, Carlos, or Jeff. Expect a demanding one-way walk and major descent.

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6.From Praia:Hike in Serra Malagueta Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $111

Leave Praia for a private, guided hike in Serra Malagueta Natural Park. You will walk from about 800 meters above sea level, see endemic plants and possible mountain monkeys, learn about farming communities, and enjoy lunch at Mountain Lodge Restaurant. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“On the trail to the viewpoint Viracão we had great views on both sides of the island. It was rather an easy walk. After 2 1/2 hours we were back at the office of Serra Malagueta Nature Park and I found 80USD per person is a bit too much for the tour.”

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7.Hikking Natural Park/Serra Malagueta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $87Best value

You’ll hike Serra Malagueta from an 800-meter starting point with a private local guide, enjoying plantations and wide island views. Pickup is available from your hotel, port, or airport. The walk takes about two to three hours, with snacks included and time left for your own plans.

“We had a very nice day with Adilson (the driver) and José (our guide). The day before, we made some arrangements with Adilson on WhatsApp to extend our trip with a lunch in Assomada and a visit to the famous Assomada market, which waRead more”

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