Mindelo to Salamansa on foot, via João d’Évora
This caminhada takes you from the town straight into a volcanic landscape, with three bays in one walk: Mindelo, João d’Évora and finally the fishing village of Salamansa. It is 8.5 km one way and easy enough for children.
The start is the tricky part: the path leaves town through a maze of small streets, and it is easy to get lost there. Ask us before you leave and we show you the way.
Pack your swimsuit. A swim at the end, in front of the fishing boats, is the reward. Getting back is easy: Mindelo has taxis everywhere, it sometimes feels like the island’s most successful business, and you usually find one outside town too. If not, hop on a collectivo (aluguer), the shared minibus.
Not comfortable walking it on your own? We book a good local guide for you, for example through Cabo Vibes.
Practical
- Distance
- 8.5 km one way, back by taxi or collectivo
- Time
- about 2.5 to 3 hours of walking
- Level
- easy, suitable for children
- Start
- ask us before you leave: the way out of town is hard to find
- Bring
- walking shoes or sneakers, water, a picnic, swimwear
The fishermen in Salamansa are used to visitors. Say bom dia and they will tell you what came in that morning.
