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Three people engaged in pottery making, with clay vases on a table and shelves of finished pottery in the background. 1
A hand holding a clay pot on a pottery wheel. 2
A mural with 'I love Fonte Lima' and 'Barões Azuis' on a wall. 3
Terracotta pots of various sizes and shapes, some with plants growing in them, placed outside a building. 4
A variety of handmade pottery items including bowls, cups, and vases. 5
By Rural Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$198 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover 100% handmade pottery made with methods passed down for generations
    • See and buy traditional items like the “binde”, used for cooking corn couscous
    • Try your hand at clay shaping in interactive workshops with local potters
    • Visit a peaceful village near Assomada, surrounded by natural beauty

Activity location

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Create your own piece of art

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$198.17 x 2 AdultsNZ$396.34
Total
Price is NZ$396.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Pottery class
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

What you can expect

  • Pottery Tour in Fontilima Village – A Journey to the Roots of Cape Verdean Tradition
    Discover the artisanal heart of Cape Verde with a unique experience in the picturesque village of Fontilima, located on the outskirts of Assomada, on Santiago Island.
    On this immersive tour, you'll be warmly welcomed by the local community and immerse yourself in the ancient art of traditional Cape Verdean pottery. Guided by experienced artisans—often women who have inherited the craft from generation to generation—you'll witness how the earthen clay takes shape in the skilled hands of those who know the secrets of fire, water, and time.

Location

Activity location

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde