Mosteiros
A small town on Fogo's northeast coast, with coffee growing on the hillsides, and the end point of the hike down from the caldera.
Mosteiros sits on Fogo's northeast coast, backed by steep volcanic slopes. Its position facing the trade winds keeps it relatively moist, and the hillsides are planted with coffee, bananas and fruit trees. Fogo coffee is well regarded across Cape Verde.
The town has a white Church of Our Lady, a black-sand beach and a fishing harbor, and its pace of life is relaxed. It is often the finishing point of the hike down from Chã das Caldeiras through the Monte Velha forest. It can also be reached by car from São Filipe in about an hour along the island's ring road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monte Velha Forest Park
- Chã das Caldeiras
- Chã das Caldeiras Wine
- Pico do Fogo
- Pico Pequeno
- Ponta da Salina
- Bordeira
- São Filipe Historic Centre