Hiking on Santo Antão and the beaches of Tarrafal

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

1. A pouch to wear around your neck or on your belt for your passport and/or identity card, driving licence, vaccination record, European Health Insurance Card, travel insurance leaflet, currency, credit card and personal documents.
2. Medium-sized plastic container with plastic cutlery if you wish to prepare some meals
3. Plastic bags to ensure your belongings, cameras and clothes are watertight
4. Dirty laundry bag
5. Earplugs, always useful
6. Notepad and pen, book, deck of cards…
7. Pair of binoculars,
8. Camera,
9. Mobile phone and external battery
10. Sleeping bag sheet
11. Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products)
12. Quick-drying bath towel
13. Swimsuit
14. One 1.5 litre water bottle or two equivalent ones (camel bag or rigid water bottles)
15. A pair of sunglasses with a high protection rating
16. Headlamp (spare batteries and bulbs)
17. Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in the hold!!)
18. A pair of telescopic hiking poles (optional)
19. Toilet paper + lighter to burn it after use
20. A washcloth

The following list is indicative and aims to be as complete as possible. We are in the intertropical zone, but it can get a little cold in the evening at higher altitudes or during the day when the weather becomes overcast.

1. 1 cap or hat for the sun
2. 1 scarf to protect the neck
3. 1 or 2 thermal undergarments (short-sleeved or long-sleeved T-shirts)
4. 2 t-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of technical fabric
5. 1 lightweight fleece or equivalent
6. 1 warm fleece or equivalent
7. 1 breathable waterproof jacket with hood, Gore-Tex type
8. 1 or 2 long shorts
9. 1 pair of comfortable walking pants
10. 1 spare pair of trousers
11. 1 pair of tights or equivalent for nighttime use
12. 1 pair of comfortable waterproof trekking shoes, with a high-top upper and grippy sole (Vibram type)
13. 1 pair of sneakers or light shoes for the evening
14. 1 pair of sandals (optional)
15. Pairs of walking socks