Monte Verde
The highest peak on São Vicente Island (about 750 meters). From the summit you can overlook Mindelo Bay, Monte Cara and the neighboring island of Santo Antão.
Monte Verde is named after the vegetation brought by the humid trade winds, and it is one of the few green mountain areas on this arid island. You can drive or take a taxi along a paved road to the radio tower area near the summit, or hike up from the outskirts of Mindelo (round trip about 3 to 4 hours). The summit is windy and the clouds change quickly, so it is best to go in the morning and bring a jacket. On clear days, you can see Santo Antão Island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Salamansa
- Baía das Gatas
- Calhau
- Casa Cesária Évora
- Palácio do Povo
- Mercado Municipal do Mindelo
- Mindelo
- Praça Nova (Praça Amílcar Cabral)