Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tarrafal September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Tarrafal](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal-Hotels.d6346338.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Tarrafal Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tarrafal.d6346338.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tarrafal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal.d6346338.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Tarrafal ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tarrafal Types of activities [Tarrafal travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal.dx6346338) ## Tarrafal Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Tarrafal has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Tarrafal is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tarrafal to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Tarrafal Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tarrafal. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tarrafal attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Tarrafal ### Tours & day trips [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48298230/8fad1439-36f0-454b-af6b-481643bdc4b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals 7h Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-hike-natural-park-serra-malagueta.a48298230.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48021538/6448b2d5-1b21-4162-854b-69dbec78a799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue 4h Free cancellation available CA $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boat-trip-to-aguas-belas-cavebarbecue.a48021538.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Hiking Águas Belas Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879960/8cc82924-07b9-4ae6-83ef-d0f7b78e46a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Águas Belas Cave 3h Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-aguas-belas-cave.a2879960.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Tarrafal Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879214/de69d3f3-39c6-4aa3-929a-348a6c040771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tarrafal Experience 5h Free cancellation available CA $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-experience.a2879214.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5055041/6dbc0036-2127-4e00-8b7c-cabe1308471f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch 8h Free cancellation available CA $178 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-secrets-boat-trip-to-the-lighthouse-snorkel-and-barbecue-on-the-beach.a5055041.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![City Tour in Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2088147/bf1f2289-ca82-4737-b64b-e7de4f3ae21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Tour in Santiago Island 3h 20m Free cancellation available CA $173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-tour.a2088147.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Discover the Black Sand Beach+the Natural Pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48100668/56a781ea-3ee3-49bd-8dc7-3b20e256eb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Black Sand Beach+the Natural Pool 4h Free cancellation available CA $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-the-black-sand-beachthe-natural-pool.a48100668.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48073462/4dea95f2-5e2a-4762-9454-7340dc2da0cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community 5h Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-serra-malagueta-mato-correiavisit-rabelados-village.a48073462.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48782166/cc0087bd-8915-4c88-aa40-64936d1abdee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide 7h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-santiago-island-tour-with-a-certified-guide.a48782166.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48782166/cc0087bd-8915-4c88-aa40-64936d1abdee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide 7h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-santiago-island-tour-with-a-certified-guide.a48782166.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkelling and BBQ on the beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3054131/80a93cca-1a29-4cb6-92ff-193f14c92994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkelling and BBQ on the beach 7h Free cancellation available CA $259 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santiago-island-boat-trip-to-the-cave-snorkelling-and-barbecue-on-the-beach.a3054131.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48129902/f020c4d0-6d7b-4ca8-8a6b-cfdaba90e1a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals 5h Free cancellation available CA $162 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-serra-to-principal-hike-lunch-with-locals.a48129902.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Hiking Águas Belas Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879960/8cc82924-07b9-4ae6-83ef-d0f7b78e46a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Águas Belas Cave 3h Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-aguas-belas-cave.a2879960.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Tarrafal Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879214/de69d3f3-39c6-4aa3-929a-348a6c040771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tarrafal Experience 5h Free cancellation available CA $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-experience.a2879214.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ![Caminhada serra Malagueta - Ribeira Principal(vivência rural)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2259954/65f19e7c-b1d0-4fed-bcc5-6db4897ff4ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Caminhada serra Malagueta - Ribeira Principal(vivência rural) 30m Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mountains-hikes-nature.a2259954.activity-details?&rid=6346338&location=Tarrafal&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Tarrafal | Number of things to do | 15 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Caminhada serra Malagueta - Ribeira Principal(vivência rural)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mountains-hikes-nature.a2259954.activity-details): CA $106 | | Top 5 things to do | - [From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-hike-natural-park-serra-malagueta.a48298230.activity-details) - [Tarrafal Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-experience.a2879214.activity-details) - [Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-secrets-boat-trip-to-the-lighthouse-snorkel-and-barbecue-on-the-beach.a5055041.activity-details) - [Discover the Black Sand Beach+the Natural Pool](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-the-black-sand-beachthe-natural-pool.a48100668.activity-details) - [From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-santiago-island-tour-with-a-certified-guide.a48782166.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Hiking Águas Belas Cave](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-aguas-belas-cave.a2879960.activity-details) - [City Tour in Santiago Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-tour.a2088147.activity-details) | | With kids | - [From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-hike-natural-park-serra-malagueta.a48298230.activity-details) - [Tarrafal Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-experience.a2879214.activity-details) - [Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-secrets-boat-trip-to-the-lighthouse-snorkel-and-barbecue-on-the-beach.a5055041.activity-details) - [From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-serra-to-principal-hike-lunch-with-locals.a48129902.activity-details) - [City Tour in Santiago Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-tour.a2088147.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tarrafal * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tarrafal #### Tarrafal Camp You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal-Camp-Cape-Verde.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) #### lighthouse Find out about the history of Tarrafal when you spend time at lighthouse. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Lighthouse-Tarrafal.d553248621532404090.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tarrafal worth visiting? > Whether you're planning to experience the local charm and cultural highlights or try unique foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are plenty of things to do in Tarrafal. ### How do I spend a day in Tarrafal? > Tarrafal Beach and lighthouse are two excellent places to start your sightseeing adventures. Remember to check out the dining and retail options in Tarrafal while you're there too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Tarrafal? > The top tourist attraction in Tarrafal is Tarrafal Beach, so make sure to add it to your agenda. ### Is three days enough to stay in Tarrafal? > If you just want to enjoy the most popular attractions, three days will be a good amount of time for a getaway in Tarrafal. Book for a week or more for the chance to truly appreciate the local vibe, tour nearby highlights and discover some hidden gems. ### What are some activities to do in Tarrafal with kids? > Planning what to do in Tarrafal with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're vacationing with toddlers or teenagers, there's a range of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained here. > > > > - [From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-hike-natural-park-serra-malagueta.a48298230.activity-details) > - [Tarrafal Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-experience.a2879214.activity-details) > - [Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tarrafal-secrets-boat-trip-to-the-lighthouse-snorkel-and-barbecue-on-the-beach.a5055041.activity-details) > - [From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-serra-to-principal-hike-lunch-with-locals.a48129902.activity-details) > - [City Tour in Santiago Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-tour.a2088147.activity-details) ### What to do in Tarrafal for adults? > Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or adventure seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Tarrafal for adults including Tarrafal Camp. ### Are there free things to do in Tarrafal? > In Tarrafal, Tarrafal Beach is a must-see spot for anyone looking to enjoy the city without reaching for their wallet. 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