Ribeira da Torre & Xôxô
Ribeira da Torre
A deep green canyon south of Ribeira Grande town, with terraced sugarcane and banana fields on the valley floor and the village of Xôxô at its end, surrounded by cliffs.
The Torre Valley extends from Ribeira Grande town into the mountains. A paved path through the valley leads to Xôxô Village. The round trip takes about 4 to 5 hours, or you can walk only the first section. Along the way you can see traditional sugarcane presses and dragon trees, and the valley walls rise hundreds of meters. Further trails climb from old paths to the central ridge. The paths often have falling rocks and are slippery after rain, so hiring a guide is advised.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking)
Nearby sights
- Ribeira Grande (Povoação)
- Ponta do Sol
- Coculi
- Fontainhas
- Paul Valley, Santo Antão
- Cova Crater
- Pico da Cruz
- Cruzinha