Estância Roque, Fogo

#13 among attractions in Fogo

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Estância Roque is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 411. It is situated 3 km west of Cova Figueira and 19 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Nearby places include Figueira Pavão in the south and Cabeça Fundão in the northwest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 14°53'49"N, 24°19'8"W

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Estância Roque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pico do Fogo, Bordeira, Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Salto.

3.9 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain, Volcano
Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras
100 min walk • Rising majestically from the volcanic landscape of Cape Verde, Pico do Fogo is the highest peak in the country, standing as a testament to the raw power of nature. Located in the city of Chã das Caldeiras, on the island of Fogo, this stratovolcano is not only a...
5.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Cliff
Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras
135 min walk • Bordeira is a semicircular mountain in the middle of the island Fogo. It is a crater rim, up to 1 km high, formed by a prehistoric collapse of the volcano Pico do Fogo.
5.6 miNW
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
144 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.
5.7 miSW
Village
Salto, Fogo
145 min walk • Salto is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km southwest of Monte Largo and12 km southeast of the island capital São Filipe.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Vermelho, Fogo
93 min walk • Monte Vermelho is a settlement in the southeastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 3 km east of Fonte Aleixo, 3 km southwest of Figueira Pavão, 6 km southwest of Cova Figueira and 19 km southeast of the island capital São Filipe.
5.4 miNW
14°57'35"N • 24°22'4"W
lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
139 min walk • Cliff
5.8 miNW
14°58'19"N • 24°21'24"W
Monte Preto de Cima, Chã das Caldeiras
147 min walk • Natural attraction, Volcano
2 miW
Village
Cabeça Fundão, Fogo
52 min walk • Cabeça Fundão is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde and sits on the foot of the mountain rim of Bordeira. It is situated 16 km east of the island capital São Filipe. In 2010 its population was 177. The village is located on the road from Achada Furna to Chã das Caldeiras.
4.1 miNW
14°56'39"N • 24°21'19"W
Zone of volcanic activities since 23 Nov. 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
104 min walk • Cliff
5 miNW
National park
Fogo Natural Park
127 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.
1.8 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Monte Pelado, Fogo
46 min walk • The Estádio Monte Pelado, rarely known as Estádio Monte Pe Largo is a stadium in Cova Figueira, Cape Verde not far from the small mountain named Monte Pelado. South of the stadium is Ribeira do Coxo. The stadium is owned by the municipality of Santa Catarina do Fogo and is operated by the Fogo Regional Football Association.