10 Tours in Brava That You Shouldn't Miss

This tour will allow you to know and experience Brava with a very experienced guide. Along the way there will be anecdotes, information and the typical brightness of the inhabitants of this small island. The route is pleasant, interesting and not too tiring. The village of Joao D'Nole will be very characteristic and picturesque; if the weather is nice you can distinguish the ilheu secos ou do rombo, a group of uninhabited rocky islets 10 km north-east of Brava (nature reserves). After passing Joao D'Nole the main road continues to Mato Grande; from here you will have a great view on the east coast of Brava. Once you arrive in Fontainhas the return to Nova Sintra will be in the car with a stop at the delightful village of Cachaca (if you want to get something to drink there is a small barettino - also here it produces an excellent cheese!). Given the few guides present on the island, advance booking is recommended.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Discover Brava, the island that lies just 20 km away from its older brother, Fogo Island. Swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of Fajã d’Água and explore Cape Verde’s most secret and authentic places.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Lunch

Marvel at the valleys and streams of the island of Brava and discover the local way of life with a local guide.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Private roundtrip airport transfers, Round Trip Ferry Tickets

Exclusions: Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);

Discover Brava, the island that lies just 20 km away from its older brother, Fogo Island. Swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of Fajã d’Água and explore Cape Verde’s most secret and authentic places.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This walk south of the Vila is a demanding sequence of ascents and descents, with spectacular views of Fogo out to the east.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This tour takes you to the heart of Brava, to its highest peak, from where you will have a superb view around if you are not stuck in the fog.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy a steep climb from sea level, up the side of a Ribeira to the Cruz, followed by a descent of the cobbled road.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

In this walk, you will descend almost to sea level by a steep zig-zagging cobbled path, and then climb back up again by a very rought ridge path. It is not a walk to undertake if you have dodgy knees or dont like getting out of breath. It takes you to a natural spring with fresh mineral water flows.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This is a classic, downhill Cape Verde ribeira walk, with your destination sparkling beside the sea during the brief glimpses you snatch as you descend. Before you reach it there are a lot of superbly crafted cobbled paths, ghostly villages and the echoey sides of the harsh valley walls. Arrive at the natural pool and enjoy a perfect dip.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This spetacular walk encapsulates the essence of Brava: the remote valley hamlet of Sorno making miraculous use of its little stream to farm extensive green terraces up the mountainsides; the vivid, slightly menacing sea; the barren mountains; the ghost villages that are tetament to livelier times, and periodically, big brother Fogo Island looming from across the sea.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch