Hike Tarrafal Lighthouse Trail + Swim in Natural Pools

A beautiful hike along Tarrafal's coast towards the lighthouse and natural pools. This route takes you northward of Monte Graciosa, the mountain behind Tarrafal beach.

Summary:

A beautiful hike along Tarrafal's coast towards the lighthouse and natural pools. This route takes you northward of Monte Graciosa, the mountain behind Tarrafal beach.

Difficulty: difficult
Duration: 4-5 hours
Location: Tarrafal Santiago
From: Pricing below

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About Hike Tarrafal Lighthouse Trail + Swim in Natural Pools

Enjoy a stunning hike along Tarrafal's coast toward the historic lighthouse, with panoramic views of Tarrafal and the highlands behind Monte Graciosa. This historic trail, once used to gather firewood and fresh water, is central to Tarrafal's history and Badiu culture. The trail ends at natural ocean pools—perfect for a refreshing dip after the journey and a serene place to enjoy a picnic lunch.

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Pricing

Package	Price
VIP Tour (1 person)	7.500 CVE (€71)
2 people	5.500 CVE (€52) per person
3 people	5.000 CVE (€48) per person
4 people	4.500 CVE (€43) per person
5 people	4.500 CVE (€43) per person

Price available until April 30, 2027.

Includes:

Tour guide and picnic lunch.

Excludes:

Hiking equipment and drinking water.

Meeting Point & Transport:

This tour starts and ends at Tarrafal Santiago.

Need a lift? You can add transport to the starting point when booking. For general transfer pricing, see our transfer page.

Duration:

4-5 hours

Level of difficulty:

difficult

Due to uneven and steep sections of this trail, we recommend it for experienced hikers.

Bring with you:

Good hiking shoes, water (2L per person), sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses) and swimsuit if you'd like to take a dip in the natural pools!

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