Fogo
the black island of coffee and wine

Belonging to the leeward group of islands, it is located between Santiago and Brava, in the extreme south of the archipelago.

The last eruption took place in 2014 and the inhabitants, as always characterised by great resilience, once again had the strength to rebuild and continue their ambitious projects at the foot of the volcano.

The black beaches, lunar landscapes and rugged terrain give this place a magnetic appeal. Despite the scarcity of water and such an inhospitable nature, it is known for producing a renowned coffee and excellent wine.

How to get there

By plane: from Santiago

If you travel internationally, you might want to check the flights to Sal and Boavista and take a national flight to Praia (Santiago)

By boat: from Brava or Santiago.

Highlights

São Filipe

The capital of Fogo, one of the oldest towns in Cape Verde.

Pico Fogo Grande

The true symbol of the island, a volcano (still active) 2829 m above sea level; it is the highest peak in Cape Verde and West Africa.

Pico Fogo Pequeno

The mouth, 1920 m high, created by the last eruption in 1995.

Chã das Calderas

Agglomeration of houses built with lava from the volcano and located in the cone of the volcano; vines are cultivated here, which produce the excellent Fogo wine.

Forest of Monte Velha

Forested area of the Fogo Natural Park where there are pines, grevilleas, eucalyptus, acacias, cypresses and a wide variety of endemic plants.

Mosteiros

Fascinating village located on the coast, in the north-eastern part of the island, where the coffee plantations that produce the wellknown Fogo coffee are concentrated.

Best time to go

The climate is tropical dry and temperatures hover around 25° all year round, with the changing seasons more evident at the volcano than on the coast. Rainfall begins in July up to and including October. The best months to visit the island are from November until April.

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