Getting here
Kasa d’Vizin sits in Eito, a village in Paul Valley on Santo Antão. There is no airport on Santo Antão, so you come by sea from São Vicente. Below is the simplest route.
Step 1
Europe → Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)
Santo Antão has no airport, so you fly to São Vicente first. From the airport a taxi brings you to the ferry terminal in Mindelo.
From most European cities with a stop in Lisbon
Airport taxi in São Vicente: approx. 1,200 CVE (~€11)
Step 2
Mindelo → Porto Novo
The ferry crosses several times a day. Schedules change with wind and season, so check locally or ask us.
About 45-60 min
Approx. 1,500 CVE (~€14) per person
Step 3
Porto Novo → Eito, Paul Valley
The coastal road is the quickest. The old mountain road is the scenic option (6,000 CVE (~€55) per car). You can also be dropped at the Cova crater and walk down into Paul Valley in about 2.5 to 3.5 hours while your luggage goes ahead to the house.
About 45-60 min
Coletivo 400 CVE (~€4) per person · private transfer 4,000 CVE (~€36) per car
Plan roughly 2.5 to 4 hours from Cesária Évora Airport to Eito, depending on ferry schedules and whether you take a taxi or coletivo. Prices and timetables change with the season, so ask us if you want the latest tips.
We're happy to help with the practical side of your stay. Arranging transfers is always free: we charge no commission. You pay the actual cost of the driver, guide or other provider directly.
Airport taxi on São Vicente
approx. 1,200 CVE (~€11)
Ferry São Vicente - Santo Antão
approx. 1,500 CVE (~€14) per person
Coletivo Porto Novo - Paul
400 CVE (~€4) per person
Private transfer via the coastal road
4,000 CVE (~€36) per car
Scenic ride over the old mountain road
6,000 CVE (~€55) per car
You can also be dropped at the Cova crater and walk down into Paul Valley from there, while your luggage is brought to Kasa d' Vizin. Count on roughly 2.5 to 3.5 hours of walking, depending on your route and pace.
Guided hike (lunch and transport not included)
from 7,000 CVE (~€64) per day
Lunch
1,000 CVE (~€9)
Picnic
800 CVE (~€7)
Dinner, three courses
2,000 CVE (~€18)
Laundry service
650 CVE (~€6) per basket
Santo Antão is safe to explore independently, and many hikes are easy to follow with a navigation app such as Komoot. Have a look at the available routes there for inspiration. A guide is therefore not essential, but can add much more to your hike: local stories, traditions, agriculture, history and everyday island life - while you simply enjoy the scenery without worrying about navigation.
A guide costs from 7,000 CVE (~€64) per day. For several days together a discount is often possible.
Ruben worked at Kasa d'Vizin as a receptionist for many years and knows Santo Antão inside out. He now works as an independent guide. Looking for an experienced local guide? Contact Ruben directly via WhatsApp at +238 956 58 86.
Local guide, Santo Antão
Scan Ruben's Instagram or click the QR-code
A rental car gives you the freedom to explore Santo Antão at your own pace and is especially useful for scenic drives and circular hikes. However, it is not essential. Taxis and shared minibuses are widely available, and some of the island's best-known hikes, such as the descent from Cova crater into Paul Valley and the coastal trail from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, start and finish in different places. For these hikes, local transport is more practical than returning to a parked car.
Car rental companies include Pegaso, Vale & Montanha and Dongo in Porto Novo, and Levamar and Olicorr in Paul.
Not sure where to start? We can help you put together a personalised itinerary based on how much time you have, what you like to do and how you prefer to travel. From choosing where to stay and which hikes or places to visit to arranging accommodation, guides and transport, we can help plan and book your trip for you.
Breakfast is included in the room price.
Free Wi-Fi over Starlink and air conditioning in every room and apartment.
The tourist tax is paid on the spot.
Check-in from 14:00. Arriving earlier is often possible in consultation, depending on the room.
Check-out until 11:00.
Book through our website or at info@kasadvizin.com.
Free parking in the street. Park in the direction of traffic and don't block any garage doors.
Cancellation: free up to one month before arrival; 50% between one month and two weeks; less than two weeks before arrival there is in principle no refund. In exceptional circumstances we look at each situation individually.
Pay in cash in CVE or euro (1 EUR = 110 CVE), or by card.
Book directly with Kasa d'Vizin and you get personal contact and the best conditions. Pay for your stay in full up front by bank transfer and we offer an extra discount. Get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
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Kasa d'Vizin is in Eito, a small village in Paul Valley, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.
Want help planning the route? Send us your arrival details and we will point you to the best ferry and taxi options.
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Four short questions. We'll come back with availability and help with the ferry and the taxi up the valley.
No-obligation request. We usually reply within 24 hours. Nothing to pay online - you settle on arrival.