Aldeia Manga is the first real Eco Lodge of the Cape Verde Islands. Our houses are constructed using ecological and recyclable materials: adobe, stones, wood and straw. Aldeia Manga awaits you with a garden spread out over 7,000 m², featuring bananas, guavas, papaya, mangos, bamboo and all manners of flowers and other plants.
Our swimming pond was cleared by hand and our water preparation process is conducted entirely without chemicals, 100 % ecological.
Imagine walking across the sugar cane and banana plants through the greenest valley of the Cape Verde Islands, with high mountains surrounding and the blue sea at the lower end of the valley.
You’ll find these experiences, plus many more at Aldeia Manga Eco Lodge !
ALDEIA MANGA FROM THE AIR
PAÚL VALLEY VIEW
Ribeira do Paúl Valley Remote, yet accesible
The Ribeira de Paúl or more simply, Paúl Valley, is a refuge for nature lovers and hikers. It might well be described as the green heart of the island. It’s also the greenest valley of the entire Cape Verde Islands. Thanks to its climatic and geographical conditions, the region is primarily dedicated to agriculture.
Sugarcane, bananas, papaya and mangos are grown in Paúl Valley, as are potatoes and vegetables. Breadfruit and coconut trees are also…
Aldeia Manga awaits you with a garden spread out over 7,000 m², featuring bananas, guavas, papaya, mangos, bamboo and all manners of flowers and other plants.
There are shady spots with tables and chairs below the large mango trees, inviting you to linger and relax after your hiking adventures. There’s also a hammock for those who prefer to sway in the breeze.
Our swimming pond was cleared by hand, has a surface of aprox.100 m² (15 meters long, 7.5 meters wide) and is up to 2.5 meters deep. Our water preparation process is conducted entirely without chemicals, 100 % ecological…
There are plenty of options for you at Aldeia Manga, from five adobe bungalows to two large stone houses with a kitchen. Because the houses are spread out around the property and all have their own outdoor seating areas, you’ll have plenty of privacy.
All units are equipped with their own bathroom, wash basin and shower (warm water). There are clotheslines to dry your laundry…
Magnifique endroit, entouré seulement de verdure. C’est un lieu très agréable, toute l’équipe a été très chaleureuse. Les repas étaient très bons. Préférez plutôt y accéder en taxi qu’avec une voiture de location si vous voulez vous éviter quelques émotions ;)Un super séjour ! - 18/09/2023
Rebecca H
Schöner, ruhiger Aufenthalt mit nettem Personal und hervoragendem Essen Einfache, herzige Häuschen. Morgens und abends gibt es ein sehr leckeres, abwechslungsreiches Buffet mit lokalen Speisen. Auch für Vegetarier gut geeignet. Das Personal ist bemüht und engagiert. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass es sich um eine Öko Lodge handelt. Die Zimmer werden einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Die Wäsche ebenfalls...read moreEinfache, herzige Häuschen. Morgens und abends gibt es ein sehr leckeres, abwechslungsreiches Buffet mit lokalen Speisen. Auch für Vegetarier gut geeignet. Das Personal ist bemüht und engagiert. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass es sich um eine Öko Lodge handelt. Die Zimmer werden einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Die Wäsche ebenfalls dann gewechselt. Aufgrund des feuchteren Klimas hätte dies unserer Meinung nach regelmässiger sein können. Es gibt einige einheimische Insekten rund um das Häuschen und gelegentlich auch im Zimmer. Insgesamt hat es sehr gut gefallen!read less - 09/09/2023
Petra Hell
This lodge is beautifully located and a perfect place to stay and explore the valley on foot.After a longer and maybe exhausting hiking tour you can enjoy dinner at the lodge. The dishes are very tasty. They cook local with ingredients from the Island and a mediterrean touch.Breakfast and lunch...read moreThis lodge is beautifully located and a perfect place to stay and explore the valley on foot.After a longer and maybe exhausting hiking tour you can enjoy dinner at the lodge. The dishes are very tasty. They cook local with ingredients from the Island and a mediterrean touch.Breakfast and lunch packages for the tours are also very good.The staff helps everytime and is very friendly.We really enjoyed our stay here.read less - 18/07/2023
Sabrina Kratzer
Tolle Oase in den Bergen, guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen, Schwimmteich zur Abkühlung danach. Leckeres Abendessen als Buffett kann dazu gebucht werden. Netter und guter Service. Tipps für Wanderungen gibt es an der Rezeption. Einfaches und sauberes Ferienhaus mit allen was man braucht. - 24/06/2023
Dave
This place was perfection. Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and a great natural pool/pond to rest by at the end of a long day hiking. The breakfast was tasty and the optional dinner for €15 for great value and seems to change each night. The dinner is buffet style with plenty of options to...read moreThis place was perfection. Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and a great natural pool/pond to rest by at the end of a long day hiking. The breakfast was tasty and the optional dinner for €15 for great value and seems to change each night. The dinner is buffet style with plenty of options to choose from and included tea/coffee and a dessert. There are other restaurants in the village however these are a good 45 minute walk up and down hills so for the sheer comfort of eating near the pool and with the views the hotel offers, it can be beaten. Highly recommended.read less - 05/06/2023
Finn
Beautiful tropical oasis with incredible views. This place is a destination in itself, and while a bit isolated from the town it is really well set up, with delicious breakfast and dinner options, friendly staff who are very helpful to arrange travel, hikes etc and a good location to...read moreBeautiful tropical oasis with incredible views. This place is a destination in itself, and while a bit isolated from the town it is really well set up, with delicious breakfast and dinner options, friendly staff who are very helpful to arrange travel, hikes etc and a good location to access paths in the area. A must-stay on Santo Antão!read less - 05/06/2023
Anouck Et Romain
Excellent séjour, l’hôtel est très bien situé dans un cadre unique. Des nombreuses randonnées sont proposées au départ de l’hôtel. La nourriture était très bonne, le personnel est sympathique et discret. - 01/06/2023
Sarah
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in der Casa Papaya und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Die gesamte Anlage gleicht einer Oase und vor allem der morgendliche Blick aus dem Fenster in das Paultal verzaubert! - 25/05/2023
Uladzimir
Good hosts, helpful and proactive. Reception can help with taxi or collectivo bookings, hints for hiking. Very quiet place, nice, green territory and surrounding. You can use the natural pool for swimming , which is great after hiking. There are small fish which can give you fish SPA, just try...read moreGood hosts, helpful and proactive. Reception can help with taxi or collectivo bookings, hints for hiking. Very quiet place, nice, green territory and surrounding. You can use the natural pool for swimming , which is great after hiking. There are small fish which can give you fish SPA, just try to stay with your legs in the pool and they will eat your skin 🙂 The house is very simple, but clean. Matches the pictures. The water pressure in shower is low. Very tasty dinner with dessert everyday. The dinner costs 15€ pp, while it is mentioned 14€ in the property description. Be prepared to walk 15-25 minutes up and down to the main road if you want to go somewhere. Or use taxi or collectivo (2 times per day, according to the ferry schedule). Overall, the place is very calm and relaxing, the staff is great, we enjoyed a lot being there.read less - 10/05/2023
Schöner, ruhiger Aufenthalt mit nettem Personal und hervoragendem Essen Einfache, herzige Häuschen. Morgens und abends gibt es ein sehr leckeres, abwechslungsreiches Buffet mit lokalen Speisen. Auch für Vegetarier gut geeignet. Das Personal ist bemüht und engagiert. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass es sich um eine Öko Lodge handelt. Die Zimmer werden einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Die Wäsche ebenfalls... read more 
