Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo

#19 among attractions in Fogo

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Ribeira do Ilhéu is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 6 km west of Mosteiros and 20 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. The nearest village is Atalaia, 1.5 km to the southwest. The village's main festival is the festival of Saint Joseph that takes place on March 19. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°2'13"N, 24°22'26"W

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Ribeira do Ilhéu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Velha, Curral Grande, Fogo Natural Park, Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues.

3.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras
79 min walk • Monte Velha is a peak in the northeastern part of the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. Its elevation is 1,482 m. It is a subpeak of the Pico do Fogo volcano, located at the northeastern end of the crater rim.
7.7 miSW
Village
Curral Grande, Fogo
197 min walk • Curral Grande is a settlement in the western part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. In 2010 its population was 398. The village sits at 289 meters above sea level.
5.6 miS
National park
Fogo Natural Park
142 min walk • Fogo Natural Park, on the island of Fogo, is one of ten "natural parks" in the country of Cape Verde. The protected area is 84.69 km², which is 17.8% of the total area of the island. 50% of the park lies within the municipality Santa Catarina do Fogo, 28% in municipality of Mosteiros and 22% in São Filipe.
2.7 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues, Fogo
69 min walk • Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues is a multi-use stadium in Mosteiros on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, as the island size is small, it is the only sports venue on the island.

Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo

Facts and practical information

Ribeira do Ilhéu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras

Curral Grande, Fogo

Fogo Natural Park

Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues, Fogo