Achada Grande, Fogo

#15 among attractions in Fogo

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Achada Grande is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated near the coast, 6 km southeast of Mosteiros. Its population was 538 in 2010. Nearby settlements include Corvo to the north and Relva to the southeast. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 14°59'13"N, 24°18'18"W

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Achada Grande – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Volcano
Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras
90 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...
5.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Cliff
Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras
133 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.
5.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
149 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.
2.9 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras
74 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.
4.6 miSW
14°57'35"N • 24°22'4"W
lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
118 min walk • Cliff
3.6 miW
14°58'19"N • 24°21'24"W
Monte Preto de Cima, Chã das Caldeiras
92 min walk • Natural attraction, Volcano
5.8 miNW
Village
Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo
147 min walk • 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.
4.5 miSW
14°56'39"N • 24°21'19"W
Zone of volcanic activities since 23 Nov. 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
114 min walk • Cliff
4.1 miSW
National park
Fogo Natural Park
104 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.
4.1 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues, Fogo
104 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.