Le Ponant - Cape Verde

São Nicolau

With the pastel facades of its charming, historic capital, Ribeira Brava, nestled among steep but verdant landscapes, the island of São Nicolau delights explorers and adventurers alike: they can hike in the mountainous terrain of Fajã, where they will encounter dragon trees, an ancient species that has sadly become quite rare.

Mindelo to Santo Antao

Long untouched by any human influence, the volcanic Santo Antao terrain bristles with rocky peaks but seduces nature lovers with its terraced fields and steep-sided valleys. Visitors will appreciate its sense of calm, its wild beauty, and its alternating green and mineral panoramas, each one breathtaking in its own right.

Boa Vista

Nicknamed ‘the island of dunes’, Boa Vista is renowned for its desert and wild, wind-swept landscapes. This remarkable land, tens of kilometers long, boasts sublime white sand beaches bordered by emerald waters. Take advantage of a stop to swim in a unique marine ecosystem.

Praia

The peaceful capital of Cape Verde is distinguished by leafy streets filled with tamarind and silk trees. Above the port, in the historic center, stands a renowned ethnographic museum that tells the story of the archipelago and its cultural origins. With its mullioned windows, the building alone is worth a detour.

Maio

In the southwest of the island, the pastel-colored houses of the port of Vila do Maio contrast against a backdrop of undulating hills, while its fortress, built in the 18th century to guard against pirates, bears the traces of a tumultuous past. Today, its long, white sandy beaches simply invite guests to relax.

Fogo

Among the attractions of this volcanic island, discover the picturesque coastal village of Mosteiros and the historic city of São Filipe, where elegant houses of European architecture face the ocean. In the national park, discover old and newer lava flows carpeted with young shoots.