Sao Filipe: Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day Trip

About this tour

Swim in the natural pools of Salinas on this day trip from  Sao Filipe. Stop at the seaside village of Cova Figueira and learn about organic coffee production at a plantation in Mosteiros.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in São Filipe. Sit back and relax on the drive through the countryside to the village of Cova Figueira. Admire the vibrantly colored houses on the seaside. Listen as your guide tells you stories about the local history.

Have the chance to snap some pictures at a viewpoint before heading to he village of Mosteiros to visit an award-winning organic coffee plantation. Hear about how coffee cultivation developed on the island. Walk up lava flows that were created during the 1951 volcanic eruption.

Stop to purchase lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to Salinas de São José where you can take a refreshing dip in a natural pool. Return to your accommodation in São Filipe at the end of your tour.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the waters of a stunning natural pool in Salina;
• Walk through fascinating volcanic landscapes in the town of Mosteiros;
• Capture pictures of the view from a lookout point in Cova Figueira;
• Discover the history of coffee in Cape Verde and learn about its production.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in São Filipe;
• Transportation;
• Tour Guide/Driver;
• Liability insurance.

What do I need to bring?

• Swimwear;
• Towel;
• Sandals;
• Sunscreen;
• Comfortable clothes;
• Flip-flops.