Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge, Santo Antão
About Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge, Santo Antão
Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge feels more removed than a typical island stay, which is part of what makes it stand out. In Cruzinha on Santo Antão, it suits a trip that leans quieter, more scenic, and more tied to the landscape than the usual town or beach base. The setting is a big part of the experience, especially if you want somewhere that feels calm and a little off the usual route.
Rooms
Modotti Suite
- Double Bed
- Private Terrace
- Seating Area
- Garden View
Private suite with a secluded outdoor terrace surrounded by tropical greenery
Suite Bedroom
- Double Bed
- Seating Area
- Private Entrance
- Garden View
Bright suite with a private entrance and simple contemporary interiors
Villa Luz / Mar / Vento Suite
- Double Bed
- Private Terrace
- Seating Area
- Mountain View
Independent suite accommodation with a private terrace facing the surrounding mountains
What this place offers
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
Dining
Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge has a private guest-only restaurant and bar in Villa G, with breakfast and dinner prepared daily using fresh ingredients, including vegetables, fruit and herbs grown in the lodge’s own garden. Breakfast is individually prepared rather than buffet-style, while dinner changes each evening between vegetarian dishes, fish, chicken and occasional meat stews, with European influences and a subtle Japanese touch. Lunch is not served at the lodge.
Spa & Wellness
Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge has a small wellness area designed to complement its quiet setting in the mountains of Santo Antão. Guests can book massages during their stay, with treatments focused on relaxation and recovery. The intimate setup fits the lodge’s low-key approach rather than feeling like a large resort spa. Massage treatments are particularly useful after hiking and exploring Santo Antão’s steep mountain trails. Sessions can be arranged at the property, giving guests an easy way to unwind without travelling elsewhere. The emphasis remains on simple, restorative wellness rather than an extensive treatment menu. The lodge also has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by mountain scenery and peaceful outdoor spaces. Guests can spend slower afternoons swimming, relaxing around the property or simply taking in the surrounding landscape. Together with massage services, these facilities add a welcome wellness element after active days on the island.
Location
Getting There
Palmeira da Cruz EcoLodge is located in Cruzinha on Santo Antão, not São Vicente, and is reached by flying into Cesária Évora Airport on São Vicente, taking the ferry from Mindelo to Porto Novo, then continuing by road across Santo Antão.
