The island-volcano Fogo (Fogo) was discovered by the Portuguese in the distant 1460. The last eruption here was in 1995, because of which the inhabitants of the town of Cha das Caldeiras had to leave their homes for as much as six months.
How to get to Fogu
Regular flights to Fogu are from Santiago (Praia) and Sal, the airport is in Sao Filipe. It is worth asking for a seat on the right side of the plane, as when landing there are stunning views of the volcano. Taxi from the airport to the city center will cost about 500 CVE.
From Praia to the island, the night ferry runs.
Search for tickets to the city of Sal (nearest a / p to Fogu)
Transport
Public transportation runs between the two main villages of the island - Sao Filipe and Mosteiros, the fare is 500 CVE. From Mosteiros, the bus departs at 5:30 in the morning, stops at Sao Filipe and then goes to Cha das Caldeiras. In addition, there are routes to Sao Jorge between 10:30 and 11:30.
Travel from Sao Filipe to Cha das Caldeiras and back by taxi will cost 6000 CVE, tour around the island - 8000 CVE, to Sao Lourenço - 1000 CVE.
In addition, it is convenient to go by bike in Fog: a beautiful road makes a circle around the island, connecting Sao Filipe on the west coast with the village of Mosteiros, where, by the way, they grow the best coffee in Cape Verde.
Car Rental per day 7000-8000 CVE.
Fogou hotels
The island has one hotel and many guesthouses in Sao Filipe. In Mosteiros - several hostels and one hostel.
Cuisine and restaurants
Most of the restaurants and bars of Vogu are Sao Filipe; a few more "catering" points can be found in Cha das Caldeiras and in Mosteiros.
Shopping: shops
Traditional souvenir with Fogu - lava products from the volcano Fogo. Shops selling such products are located throughout the island, most - in Cha das Caldeiras. In addition, excellent coffee is brought here.
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Fogu
The picturesque town of Sao Filipe is located on a cliff hanging over a sandy beach with black sand. Colorful buildings of the city are decorated with traditional clay tiles, and squares - buildings in colonial style.
It is worth to go to the crater of the volcano, and the town of Cha das Caldeiras. Approximately 1200 people live in this unfriendly landscape, recently classified as a nature reserve. Terrace with stunning views of Sao Filipe - Alt da Aguadinha.
Also interesting Igreja Matriz (parish church) - colonial building of the 19th century, private museum Casa da Memoria (House of Memory).
There are at least three routes to the volcanic caves located on the way to Sao Lourenço. The best walk is the ascent to the volcano and the journey between Cha das Caldeiras and Mosteiros. It's more reasonable to hire a guide for a walk in this place.
Good fishing can be found in the Cavaleiros valley in the north of Sao Filipe and in Alcatraz, on the southeast coast.
The most popular beach is the Nossa Señora beach, the most beautiful - Salt Lake, located in Sao Jorge.