Bordeira, Chã das Caldeiras

Name: Bordeira
Address: Chã das Caldeiras, Cape Verde

#2 among attractions in Chã das Caldeiras

Natural attraction, Cliff

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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. At a maximum elevation of 2,692 metres, it is the second highest point in the nation behind Pico do Fogo. The name literally means the "border". It forms part of Fogo Natural Park. Opening to the east, it effectively protects the northern, western and southern part of the island against lava flows from the volcano. The settlement Chã das Caldeiras lies at the foot of Bordeira, in the caldera. The east side of the Bordeira cliff is much steeper than the west side. ()

Coordinates: 14°57'7"N, 24°22'27"W

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

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

2.3 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Volcano
Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras
58 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...
0.6 miW
Natural attraction, Volcano
Fogo Volcanic Important Bird Area, Chã das Caldeiras
16 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 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Velha, Chã das Caldeiras
102 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 miSE
Village
Cabeça Fundão, Fogo
103 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.
5.5 miW
Village
Curral Grande, Fogo
142 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.
1.2 miE
National park
Fogo Natural Park
30 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.
7.1 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Monte Pelado, Fogo
181 min walk • The Estádio Monte Pelado, rarely known as Estádio Monte Pe Largo is a stadium in Cova Figueira, Cape Verde not far from the small mountain named Monte Pelado. South of the stadium is Ribeira do Coxo. The stadium is owned by the municipality of Santa Catarina do Fogo and is operated by the Fogo Regional Football Association.