To mark National Walking Month, Serenity Holidays is showcasing its range of walking focused holidays in Corsica and Cape Verde through its specialist brands, Corsican Places and Cape Verde Experience. Each offers accommodation across the islands, supporting more active and immersive travel experiences with the help of its expert local teams.

With routes ranging from rugged mountain hikes and gentle coastal walks to jaw dropping ravines and volcanic craters, both destinations offer exceptional opportunities for travellers seeking immersive, active holidays in striking natural surroundings, combining scenery, culture and flexibility.

Corsica: Classic Mediterranean Walking

Often described as the “mountain in the sea”, Corsica offers one of Europe’s most varied walking landscapes, combining dramatic peaks with a striking coastline of turquoise waters and secluded beaches. Corsican Places’ self-guided walking holidays encompass some of the island’s best routes including:

GR20 highlights itineraries, offering access to sections of one of Europe’s most iconic long-distance treks for experienced hikers.
Cap Corse coastal routes, where walkers pass Genoese towers, vineyards and unspoilt fishing villages.
Restonica Valley stays, ideal for combining accessible mountain walks with river swimming and views of Corsica’s rugged interior.
Itineraries are designed to suit different abilities, with flights, route notes, pre-booked accommodation and luggage transfers included in packages, allowing customers to explore independently with confidence.

Cape Verde: Walking Beyond the Beach

While often associated with winter sun, Cape Verde offers exceptional walking opportunities year-round, with spectacular scenery. Island hopping is a great way to experience the diversity of the archipelago, and Cape Verde Experience features accommodation on eight of the ten islands.

From towering peaks to lush valleys and white sand beaches, the islands offer striking landscapes for walkers, particularly on Santo Antão, São Nicolau and Santiago. Climbing the live volcano Pico do Fogo, standing at 2,829m, is also a true highlight of any holiday to Cape Verde.

As the destination specialist, Cape Verde Experience focuses on providing accommodation, inter-island flights, transfers and local guides, helping customers build tailored, flexible itineraries suited to walkers, rather than set self-guided walking holiday packages.

Accommodation options that are especially well suited to walkers within these itineraries include:

Santo Antão, widely regarded as the archipelago’s premier walking island, with dramatic ridges and lush valleys such as Paul and Ribeira Grande.
São Vicente, combining coastal walks with the musical and cultural highlights of its capital Mindelo.
Sal and Boa Vista, offering gentler routes through desert landscapes, salt pans and expansive beaches.
The islands’ year-round climate and uncrowded trails all add to their appeal.

Serenity Holidays’ Head of Product and Commercial, Chris Barnaville said:

“Our destinations offer excellent opportunities for walkers, whether exploring hilltop villages in Corsica or following old mule tracks through Cape Verde’s valleys. Both provide 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 on walking adventures in Corsica visit Corsica.co.uk or call 01489 866 992.
For more on Cape Verde visit Capeverde.co.uk or call 01489 866 998.