Fogo island is the highest of all of the islands in the Cape Verde archipelago. The “island-volcano” is a gigantic volcanic cone that rises from the water, and is ideal for hiking. The landscape is spectacular due to its high altitude, and it has a lovely crater of 8km in diameter with steep walls. Half of the crater collapsed in favor of a younger volcano, which, with its perfectly proportioned black cone, is the highest point on the archipelago (its peak at 2,829m). You can climb it with a guide and discover an incredible landscape from its summit: gigantic cliffs, lava fields, and great rivers of solidified lava that run into the sea in the distance.
To make this ascent to Pico you must be physically fit, as the ascent is 1000m of slope on a small path. Nonetheles,s it is accessible, and it is best to hike at your own pace, as the climb can take between 3 and 4 hours, but you will enjoy spectacular scenery and be sure that the effort was worthwhile.
On the island of Fogo you should not miss a visit to the village and coffee plantations of Mosteiros, in the north of the island, and also the small fishing village of Ponte da Salina.
Cape Verde is the smile of Africa. A welcoming country, with friendly people and safe for those looking for a first traveling experience in the harsh and compelling reality that is the African continent.
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