Begin your day with breakfast at a local café in Ribeira Grande. After breakfast, explore the historic town centre, visiting its colonial-era buildings, colourful streets, and lively local market.

Next, drive to Ponta do Sol, a picturesque fishing village with a charming harbour, waterfront promenade, and dramatic coastal scenery. Continue through the lush Paul Valley, renowned for its terraced fields, tropical vegetation, and traditional villages. Stop at scenic viewpoints and take a short walk.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Recommended dishes include cachupa, fresh grilled fish, goat stew, tropical fruit juice, and local sugarcane products.

After lunch, visit a traditional sugarcane distillery (seasonal), where you can learn about the production of Cape Verde's famous grogue. Stop at Cova Crater for breathtaking views over the volcanic crater and surrounding valleys.

Return to Ribeira Grande and enjoy a relaxing walk through the town before stopping at a café for locally grown Santo Antão coffee and pastries.