A day full of contrast to discover the western part of sao nicolau after driving through the green valley of faja the colorfull road to hortelao will give you unexpected views of the south slope of monte gordo then by foot you will head to the view point of the abandonned valley of ribeira das calhaus in karbirim you will discover incredible rock formations created by the ocean and the wind then you will learn how to cook the national dish catchupa and after lunch at a private house yo