Hiking Guide - Cape Verde North | Rother

The Rother Cape Verde North hiking guide is the ideal tool for exploring the northern islands of the Cape Verde archipelago on foot. It features 75 of the most beautiful hikes on the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Sal, and Boa Vista, renowned for their spectacular and contrasting landscapes.

Between lush tropical valleys, volcanic landscapes, steep mountains, and desert areas, this guide accompanies you in exploring a territory that is still preserved and sparsely marked.

📌 Features

• 75 hiking routes in northern Cape Verde
• Islands covered: Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista
• Varied hikes:
  • Volcanic ascents and panoramic ridges
  • Traditional trails (caminhos) to villages and colonial towns
  • Coastal walks and beaches
• Detailed and reliable descriptions of routes
• Hiking maps with marked trails
• Informative elevation profiles
• Practical information: accommodation, restaurants, transport
• Downloadable GPS tracks
• Guide written by a hiking specialist

🌍 Covered region

The northern islands of Cape Verde (Ilhas de Barlavento) offer an exceptional diversity of landscapes: volcanoes, steep mountains, fertile valleys, deserts, and endless beaches. Still relatively untouristed, they are an ideal destination for hikers seeking authenticity.