AT THE END OF THE ROAD

Discover Cruzinha and the wild north of Santo Antão

Set off to discover one of the most remote villages accessible by road from Porto Novo and explore a quieter, less-travelled part of northern Santo Antão.

Leaving Porto Novo, follow the coastal road. With the ocean on one side and cliffs and villages on the other, travel north towards Ribeira Grande, an important crossroads in this part of the island.

From there, the journey continues towards Coculi, gradually taking you deeper into a more rural region, through small villages, farmland and increasingly dramatic landscapes. The road leads to Chã de Igreja, before continuing towards Cruzinha.

Along the way, a stop near the dam offers an opportunity to admire the scenery and discover another side of this region of Santo Antão.

The road then continues to Cruzinha. After this long journey, the small village appears between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, marking the natural end of the journey: you have reached the end of the road.

Take your time to explore the village and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. Your driver-guide can arrange a lunch stop in Cruzinha before beginning the return journey.

But on Santo Antão, the return journey is just as much a part of the adventure.

After heading back through Chã de Igreja, Coculi and Ribeira Grande, leave the north of the island through the mountains, following the spectacular old Corda road.

The road gradually climbs, revealing a succession of valleys, ridges and panoramic views. You reach the highlands of Corda and Cova, before beginning the long descent towards Lombo de Figueira and Porto Novo.

And even if you have already travelled this road during the Grand Tour, experiencing it in the opposite direction offers a completely new perspective. Landscapes that were behind you on the outward journey now unfold before your eyes, sometimes making it feel like an entirely different road.

The final descent offers another of the journey's great panoramas: beyond the mountains, the ocean opens up before you and São Vicente appears on the horizon, accompanying your gradual return to Porto Novo.

Remote villages, rural landscapes, ocean, mountains and spectacular roads: a full day of travelling further, all the way to Cruzinha... at the end of the road.

ITINERARY

Porto Novo → coastal road → Ribeira Grande → Coculi → Chã de Igreja → Cruzinha → Chã de Igreja → Coculi → Ribeira Grande → Corda → Cova → Lombo de Figueira → Porto Novo

AT THE END OF THE ROAD – INFORMATION

🚙 Private tour with driver-guide

🕒 Full-day excursion

👥 Vehicles accommodating up to 4, 7 or 16 passengers,

subject to availability and authorised passenger capacity

💶 €160 per vehicle

Booking deposit: €10, fully deducted from the tour price.

This deposit is payable once the driver-guide's availability has been confirmed.

If the customer cancels, the €10 deposit is non-refundable. If we are unable to provide the excursion, the deposit will be refunded in full.

The remaining €150 is paid directly to the driver-guide on the day of the tour.

No additional booking fees.

For departure times, drop-off arrangements and other practical information, please visit our Tours & Adventures page.