Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a strong Atlantic island walking destination, especially on Santo Antao and Fogo, where volcanic ridges, coastal trails, and village paths give real substance. This works especially well for travelers who want warm-weather hiking with good scenery and manageable logistics.
Regions
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Places in Cape Verde
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Pico do Fogo
Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano on Fogo island, Cape Verde. The summit elevation is 2,829 m (9,281 ft). The summit coordinates are approximately 14.95000°N, 24.34167°W. The volcano lies within the Chã das Caldeiras caldera and inside the area covered by Parque Natural do Fogo; notable recent activity includes the November 2014–February 2015 eruption series and earlier eruptions (1995, 1951, historic eruptions).
Mountains
Pico do Fogo
Bordeira (Fogo)
Topo da Coroa
Gudo de Cavaleiro
Pico da Cruz
Monte Velha
Pico da Antónia
Monte Gordo
Monte Fontainhas
Monte Verde, Cape Verde
Areas in Cape Verde
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Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Cape Verde.
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Cape Verde. Inscribed in 2009.
- Countries Cape Verde
- Place Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande