Fogo Information
Originally named San Filipe, Fogo or 'Fire' was renamed because of its volcano, which is famous for being one of the most perfectly shaped cones in the world. Discovered in 1460 it was immediately occupied in order to expand the agriculture in Santiago and for a long time Fogo's main economic resource was coffee and grapes although recent property development is quickly changing that to tourism.
Almost perfectly round in shape, Fogo is the fourth biggest of the Cape Verde archipelago and looks from a distance as if it is only a
volcanic mountain. The volcano peak is only 200 years old and a second, smaller peak was formed in 1995, both of which lie inside the
partly collapsed giant crater of the ancient volcano that formed the island itself. Active right up to the 18th Century, when the main
cone ceased activity, the volcano is in fact the main tourist attraction on the island taking a little over 4 hours to climb to the peak.
Reaching a height of 2829 meters over the densely forested plateaus and the plantations of fruit and coffee beans it truly has the most
spectacular views and scenery of the whole of the Cape Verde Islands.
Fogo is not only renowned for it grapes and coffee but also for the wine that it produces called Manecom and at one time this was exported to Brazil.
Sao Filipe
The Islands capitol of Sao Filipe is perhaps Cape Verde’s most beautiful city, with the predominant and majestic Sobrado houses from the colonial period giving witness to the power held by the land owners of the 18th Century and neatly kept squares and plazas looking over a black sandy beach. Here you can also visit the “Cemitério Velho”, known as the cemetery for the whites, only the wealthy European descendants could be buried there and is a constant reminder of the old slave based society.
Pico Do Vulcao (Volcano peak)
Leaving Sao Filipe, along the road to Cha Das Caldeiras, the 4 hour hike up the peak is quite a challenge but well worth the effort. The hike will take you through a magnificent natural park called Monte Velho where the enormous trees contrast with the aridness of the rest of the island.
Salinas De Sao Jorge
North of Sao Filipe is the islands most stunning beach. Made of volcanic black sand it has a number of beautiful grottos and reefs, ideal for snorkelling or scuba diving.
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