São Jorge, Fogo

Name: São Jorge
Address: Fogo, Cape Verde

#5 among attractions in Fogo

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São Jorge is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated near the coast, 2 km west of Campanas Baixo, 2 km northeast of Galinheiro and 15 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°0'47"N, 24°25'48"W

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São Jorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bordeira, Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Monte Preto de Cima.

5.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Cliff
Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras
144 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.
5.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
137 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.
5.5 miSE
14°57'35"N • 24°22'4"W
lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
142 min walk • Cliff
5.7 miSE
14°58'19"N • 24°21'24"W
Monte Preto de Cima, Chã das Caldeiras
145 min walk • Natural attraction, Volcano
4.1 miSW
Village
Curral Grande, Fogo
106 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.
4.1 miNE
Village
Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo
105 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.
2.8 miSW
Town
Ponta Verde, Fogo
73 min walk • Ponta Verde is a town in the northwestern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 1,072. It is situated 11 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
6.9 miSE
14°56'39"N • 24°21'19"W
Zone of volcanic activities since 23 Nov. 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
176 min walk • Cliff
0.6 miNW
15°1'13"N • 24°26'2"W
Ponta da Salina, Fogo
15 min walk • Beach
6.1 miSE
National park
Fogo Natural Park
156 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.

São Jorge, Fogo

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São Jorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)