Fontainhas, Santo Antão

Name: Fontainhas
Address: Santo Antão, Cape Verde

#11 among attractions in Santo Antão

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Fontainhas is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated near the rocky north coast of the island, 2 km southwest of Ponta do Sol and 19 km north of the island capital Porto Novo. The settlement includes the smaller villages Corvo and Forminguinhas, about 1 km west of Fontainhas proper. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°11'17"N, 25°6'14"W

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Fontainhas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cova, Cruzinha, Praia d'Aranhas, Sinagoga antiga.

6.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cova, Santo Antão
158 min walk • Cova is a volcanic caldera in the eastcentral part of the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde. It is situated at the southwestern end of the municipality of Paul. Its lowest point is 1,166 meters, and the highest point of the crater rim is about 1,500 m. The diameter of the caldera is about 1.0 km.
3.5 miW
Protected area
Cruzinha, Ponta do Sol
89 min walk • The Cruzinha Nature Reserve is a protected area in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão in the Cape Verde archipelago. It covers part of the north coast of the island, between the rivers Ribeira da Garça and the Ribeira do Mocho. It contains the only coastal dunes of Santo Antão.
3.1 miW
Beach
Praia d'Aranhas
79 min walk • Praia d'Aranhas is a beach on the northern coast of the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde and is part of the municipality of Ribeira Grande and the village of Fontainhas.
4.7 miE
17°10'48"N • 25°1'57"W
Sinagoga antiga, Santo Antão
121 min walk • Ruins
1.6 miS
Town
Coculi, Santo Antão
42 min walk • Coculi is a town in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the river Ribeira Grande, 4 km southwest of the town Ribeira Grande and 17 km north of the island capital Porto Novo.
4.3 miSW
Town
Lombo de Santa, Santo Antão
109 min walk • Lombo Santa is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated in the upper valley of the river Ribeira Grande, 10 km southwest of the town Ribeira Grande and 16 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo.
3 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio João Serra
78 min walk • Estádio João Serra is a multi-use stadium in Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Its location is south of the urban area. It is near the foot of the island's northern mountains and is nearby a newly built urban area. The stadium is operated by the Santo Antão North Regional Football Association and has its offices there.
4.8 miE
Village
Sinagoga, Santo Antão
123 min walk • Sinagoga is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 4 kilometers east of Ribeira Grande and 18 km north-northeast of the island capital Porto Novo. It is situated on the national road connecting Ribeira Grande and Pombas.

Fontainhas, Santo Antão

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Santo Antão plan & book

Fontainhas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)