Description: Fogo, the volcano island, the island of wine, coffee, tropical fruit and black desert. Here people are very different from the rest of the archipelago, with a majority of former colonies, such that the mixed race are much more numerous than in other islands. Is 'the fourth largest island and it has a population of 36,000 inhabitants. Pico crater formed by the most recent is 2829 meters high and is its most attractive. The fauna of the island is very rich compared to other islands, in fact here you can find: shearwaters, peregrine falcons, swallows, and Petrella. When discovered was called São Felipe, as the current capital, but then, following the explosion of 1680 was renamed with the name of Fogo. Thanks to fertile land and its sources of fresh water was soon inhabited and cultivated becoming famous for its wine.
Directions: By plane: From Praia's' daily flights with TACV, and once a week, from Sao Vicente. By sea: From Praia with the M / N "Praia D'aquada 'Monday', Wednesday, Friday. For more information contact your 'ARCA VERDE "Praia Tel 00238/265496 Fax 00238/2615497
What to see: Most of the excursions are to be made on foot or by mountain-bicycle. SAO FELIPE, the island's capital, perched on cliffs overlooking the port. Sao Felipe and its collection of houses and harmonious architectural colonial Portuguese style , "sabrados" (houses) by the various colors from blue, pink, gray,and plenty of small balconies and verandas. NOSTRA SENHORA DO SOCORRO where there is a chapel, a place of pilgrimage. The landscape and the ocean on the island of Brava and 'arrogant. CHA DAS CALDEIRAS the real attraction of Fogo. It's an agglomeration of houses built with lava of the volcano and is situated in the cone of the volcano itself. The lunar landscape is an incredible view in the world. For excursions and guided tours throughout the island go to the tourist office "QUALITUR"in Ashada Pato - Sao Felipe tel. 00238/2811o89 fax 00238/2813415 E. Mail
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