Atalaia, Fogo

#14 among attractions in Fogo

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Atalaia is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. Its population was 700 in 2010. It is situated near the coast, 6 km west of Mosteiros and 19 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. The municipal boundary with São Filipe is to the west. Nearby settlements area Ribeira Ilhéu to the east and Campanas Baixo to the west. The festival of Saint John is celebrated every June 24. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°1'52"N, 24°23'6"W

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

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

5.5 miS
Natural attraction, Cliff
Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras
141 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 miS
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
143 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.
3.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras
85 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.
5.1 miS
14°57'35"N • 24°22'4"W
lava from eruption started 23 Nov 2014, Chã das Caldeiras
129 min walk • Cliff
4.5 miSE
14°58'19"N • 24°21'24"W
Monte Preto de Cima, Chã das Caldeiras
115 min walk • Natural attraction, Volcano
6.9 miSW
Village
Curral Grande, Fogo
177 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.
0.8 miNE
Village
Ribeira do Ilhéu, Fogo
22 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.
6 miSW
Town
Ponta Verde, Fogo
153 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.
3.3 miW
15°1'13"N • 24°26'2"W
Ponta da Salina, Fogo
86 min walk • Beach
5.3 miS
National park
Fogo Natural Park
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.
3.5 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Francisco José Rodrigues, Fogo
89 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.