Scenic Viewpoints and Cliffs
Cape Verde’s diverse topography, from the volcanic peaks of Fogo and Santo Antão to the rugged coastlines of Sal and Santiago, offers a variety of dramatic overlooks. This selection features coastal cliffs like Ponta Jalunga, high-altitude summits such as Pico da Cruz at 1,585 meters, and urban viewpoints like Monte Curral in Espargos. These sites provide perspectives on the archipelago’s volcanic craters, salt flats, and the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the unique geological formations of the Macaronesian region.
A Salinas
Salt evaporation ponds located inside the crater of an extinct volcano at Pedra de Lume.
B Bila Baxo Viewpoint
São Filipe is a city on the west coast of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde.
Ponta Braço da Sirena
Coastal cliff on the southern shore of Sal island.
Ponta Jalunga
Coastal promontory on the southern tip of Sal island.
Ponta por trás da Cruz
Coastal point on the northeastern shore of Sal island.
F view point
Coastal overlook on the southern coast of Sal island.
G Pico da Cruz
Pico da Cruz is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão. Its elevation is 1585 m.
Farol da Ponta Preta
Lighthouse and viewpoint near Tarrafal on the northwest coast of Santiago island.
Odjo d’Mar
Coastal viewpoint on the island of Boa Vista.
Monte Curral
Elevated site in Espargos with views of the town and the Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
Miradouro
Mountain viewpoint on São Nicolau island.
Miradouro do Brasil
Viewpoint in the capital city of Praia overlooking the Atlantic coast.
Ponta Sambala
Coastal point on the eastern shore of Santiago island.
Antennas
High-altitude viewpoint on Santiago island near the central mountain range.
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