Sao Nicolau Information
Greener than Sao Vicente but less spectacular in landscape than Santo Antao, Sao Nicolau is a very quiet and religious island. Situated in the north of the archipelago its shape is similar to the African continent. Its very volcanic past is clearly visible in the majestic peak of Monte Gordo with an altitude of 1304 meters it is the highest on the island.
Although Sao Nicholau was discovered on 6th December 1461, it did not become inhabited until the middle of the 17th Century when the coastal village of Porto da Lapa was built. However, due to almost constant pirate attacks the inhabitants soon moved inland to settle in what is now Ribeira Brava and access to the sea was obtained through the port of Preguiça in the Bay of Sao Jorge where a fortress was built in 1818 to defend the local inhabitants from further pirate attacks.
Riveira Brava
Full of rich architectural history, its narrow streets are lined with colourful and characteristic houses. You can also visit the parish church, the seminary high school and the main square, all note worthy for their beauty.
Preguiça
16km from Riveira Brava is the quaint fishing port of Preguiça. Here you can see acres of groves of eucalyptus and sisal trees as well as a magnificent view of the volcano “Caldeira” which means boiling pot.
Ribeira de Prata
Here is the well known “Rocha Escrita” or inscripted rock. This is a volcanic rock on which has been inscribed a number of rather undecipherable letters and words. Some believe them to be from the first visitors to the Archipelago and other attribute them to the pirates.
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