Serenity Holidays presents Corsica and Cape Verde for National Walking Month | News
On the occasion of National Walking Month, Serenity Holidays presents its range of walking holidays in Corsica and Cape Verde through its specialist brands Corsican Places and Cape Verde Experience. Each property offers accommodation across the islands, supporting more active and immersive travel experiences with the help of expert local teams.
With routes ranging from rugged mountain hikes and gentle coastal walks to breathtaking gorges and volcanic craters, both destinations offer exceptional options for travelers seeking immersive, active holidays in striking natural settings, combining landscape, culture and flexibility.
Corsica: classic Mediterranean walking
Often described as the “mountain in the sea”, Corsica offers one of the most varied walking landscapes in Europe, combining impressive mountain peaks with a striking coastline of turquoise waters and secluded beaches. Corsican Places self-guided walking holidays cover some of the island’s best routes, including:
GR20 highlights routes and provides access to parts of one of Europe’s most iconic long-distance trails for experienced hikers.
Coastal routes of Cap Corse, where walkers pass Genoese towers, vineyards and unspoilt fishing villages.
Stay in Restonica Valley, ideal for combining accessible mountain walks with river swimming and views of Corsica’s rugged interior.
Itineraries are designed to suit different levels, with flights, route notes, pre-booked accommodation and luggage transfers included in the packages, so customers can explore independently with confidence.
Cape Verde: walking beyond the beach
Although Cape Verde is often associated with winter sun, it offers exceptional hiking opportunities all year round, with spectacular scenery. Island hopping is a great way to experience the diversity of the archipelago, and Cape Verde Experience offers accommodation on eight of the ten islands.
From towering peaks to lush valleys and white-sand beaches, the islands offer striking landscapes for hikers, especially on Santo Antão, São Nicolau and Santiago. Climbing the living volcano Pico do Fogo, which lies at an altitude of 2,829 metres, is also a real highlight of any holiday to Cape Verde.
As a destination specialist, Cape Verde Experience focuses on providing accommodation, inter-island flights, transfers and local guides, helping clients create tailor-made, flexible itineraries suitable for walkers, rather than setting up self-guided walking holiday packages.
Accommodation options particularly suitable for walkers within these routes include:
Santo Antão, widely considered the archipelago’s premier hiking island, with dramatic mountain ridges and lush valleys such as Paul and Ribeira Grande.
São Vicente, which combines coastal walks with the musical and cultural highlights of the capital Mindelo.
Sal and Boa Vista, with quieter routes through desert landscapes, salt pans and extensive beaches.
The islands’ year-round climate and tranquil trails all add to their appeal.
Chris Barnaville, Head of Product and Commercial at Serenity Holidays, said:
“Our destinations offer excellent opportunities for walkers, whether exploring mountain villages in Corsica or following ancient mule trails through the valleys of Cape Verde. Both offer a strong sense of place, while our carefully chosen accommodation, local knowledge and experienced island representatives ensure a consistently high-quality customer experience.”
For more information about walking adventures in Corsica, visit Corsica.co.uk or call 01489 866 992.
For more information about Cape Verde, visit Capeverde.co.uk or call 01489 866 998.
