Cabo Verde
Fogo
An active volcano, wines grown in lava and the only village inside a crater.
Fogo is dominated by Pico do Fogo — an active 2,829 m volcano that is the highest point in Cape Verde. Inside the caldera lives a small community that grows grapes in volcanic soil and produces one of the most unique wines in the Atlantic.
- Best time
- November to June.
- Airport
- São Filipe Airport (SFL)
- Ideal for
- adventure wine geology trekking
Don't miss
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Climb Pico do Fogo
4-5 hours up loose volcanic rock. An incredible view at the top.
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Chã das Caldeiras
A village inside the volcano's caldera. Local guest houses and wine tastings.
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São Filipe
A colonial capital with colourful two-storey townhouses.
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Manecom / Chã wine tasting
White and red wines produced at altitude — truly unique.
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Café-de-tenda
Coffee grown on the volcano — some of the best in Cape Verde.
Where to stay in Fogo
We don't have accommodations listed on this island yet.