Ponta do Sol
A small coastal town at the northernmost tip of Santo Antão, with colorful houses, a fishing harbor and an old airport runway. It is the starting point for the Fontainhas coastal trail.
Ponta do Sol is the most popular place to stay on the island. Around the town square are guesthouses, restaurants and bars. In the evening, fishing boats return to the harbor to unload their catch. Outside town is a decommissioned small airport. A stone path heading west along the coastal cliffs leads on foot to Fontainhas and Cruzinha. The north coast has strong waves and is not suitable for swimming. It is about 4 kilometers from Ribeira Grande, and minibuses are available.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fontainhas
- Ribeira Grande (Povoação)
- Ribeira da Torre & Xôxô
- Coculi
- Cruzinha
- Paul Valley, Santo Antão
- Cova Crater
- Pico da Cruz