Bordeira
Cliffs nearly 1,000 m high encircle the caldera, and from the rim you can take in the full sweep of the caldera plain and Fogo Peak.
Bordeira is the semicircular caldera wall on the west side of Chã das Caldeiras. With a height difference of nearly 1,000 m, its steep basalt cliffs, together with the black lava of the plain and the main volcanic cone, make up Fogo's most spectacular scene.
The road into the caldera has a viewpoint at a gap in the cliff, where you can stop and look down. Fit travelers can hike along the rim with a guide, taking in the panorama of the caldera and the distant sea.
The rim is very windy, so bring warm clothing and take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pico Pequeno
- Chã das Caldeiras Wine
- Chã das Caldeiras
- Pico do Fogo
- Monte Velha Forest Park
- Ponta da Salina
- Mosteiros
- São Filipe Historic Centre