Elevated to National Heritage status in 2013, Nova Sintra is the seat of the municipality and the largest urban centre on the island. But the town, with just over 7,000…
The second city on the island of Fogo, facing the sea, Mosteiros also occupies a mountainous area. In one of its neighborhoods you can find Fogo’s only coffee plantations.
Located in the center of the island, the natural park covers the area of the Bordeira volcano and the Monte velha forest perimeter. It is the largest protected area in…
The volcano is located in the center of the island and is the island’s most important feature, shaping the daily life of Fogo’s inhabitants. The imposing Fogo volcano is considered…
This is the main center of the traditional feast of San Felipe, which animates the town for a week. The House of Flags celebrates the island and gathers some of…
Also known as the cemetery of the whites, it was built in 1949 by wealthy families to bury their dead. The oldest graves date from 1953, but all of them…
Located in the center of São Felipe, this church is surrounded by houses. It was built in the 19th century and is still a center of excellence for religious worship…
This museum is located in the municipality of Santa Catarina, in Chã de Tanque, a village that preserves the centuries-old Tabanka tradition. The museum brings together items of clothing, musical…
In Praia, the Ethnographic Museum has a vast collection of items that tell the story of the daily lives of the people of Cape Verde. Utensils used in agriculture and…
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