Monte Preto de Cima, Chã das Caldeiras

#6 among attractions in Chã das Caldeiras

Natural attraction, Volcano

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Monte Preto de Cima is a place located in Chã das Caldeiras (Mosteiros county) and belongs to the category of natural attraction, volcano.

It is situated at an altitude of 5801 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 14°58'19"N latitude and 24°21'24"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Fogo Natural Park (national park, 25 min walk), lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014 (cliff, 29 min walk), Bordeira (natural attraction, 46 min walk).

Coordinates: 14°58'19"N, 24°21'24"W

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Monte Preto de Cima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.9 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Volcano
Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras
49 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...
1.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Cliff
Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras
46 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.
2.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
60 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.
2.2 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras
57 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.
1.1 miSW
14°57'35"N • 24°22'4"W
lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
29 min walk • Cliff
5.1 miS
Village
Cabeça Fundão, Fogo
129 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.
4.6 miN
Village
Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo
119 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.
1.9 miS
14°56'39"N • 24°21'19"W
Zone of volcanic activities since 23 Nov. 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
49 min walk • Cliff
6.1 miNW
15°1'13"N • 24°26'2"W
Ponta da Salina, Fogo
157 min walk • Beach
1 miS
National park
Fogo Natural Park
25 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.
4.9 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues, Fogo
125 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.