Monte Cara
A mountain on the west side of Mindelo Bay whose silhouette resembles a face gazing upward. It is the city's skyline landmark and can be admired from the seafront promenade.
Monte Cara rises about 490 meters. Seen from Mindelo's seafront avenue or Praia da Laginha, its ridgeline looks like a face lying back, which has earned it the nickname “the Man Looking at the Sky.” Few people climb it. It is most striking as a silhouette at sunset. You can drive along the bay to a cove at its foot for a closer look, or enjoy a distant view from Monte Verde's summit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Torre de Belém (Mindelo)
- Laginha Beach
- Mindelo
- Mercado Municipal do Mindelo
- Praça Nova (Praça Amílcar Cabral)
- Palácio do Povo
- Casa Cesária Évora
- São Pedro Beach