Fogo is an island of spectacular contrasts. From the awesome peaks of Pico de Fogo to the many pristine boulevards and classic colonial homes, built by wealthy farm owners. It’s a volcano, which has become an island, with a summit reaching up to 3,000 m in height.

It’s described as the original ‘Mother’ island and has its own distinct character and people. On Fogo, the hot climate lasts all year long, making it the hottest of the Cape Verde islands.

This fascinating natural landscape is now in big demand with property investors and potential homeowners.

One of Fogo’s most elegant towns is Sao Fillipe – a gracious pastel coloured town with pretty squares and wide avenues. It’s just a short stroll away from a dramatic reminder of Fogo’s birth; a monochrome scene of bright white surf breaking onto a black volcanic sand beach.

If you go for a drive inland you’ll see further examples of Fogo’s dramatic landscape. At first you’ll pass by rolling fields of fertile lush green countryside. Then the terrain steepens suddenly as the road turns into series of hair-raising bends and turns.

All of a sudden you’ll be confronted by the massive grey volcanic cone of Pico de Fogo – one of the most spectacular sights on the Cape Verde islands. Few scenes are as awesome as this.

Pico de Fogo last erupted as recently as 1995. The surrounding area is littered with craters from previous eruptions. If you want you can hire a guide to take you to the point of the 1995 eruption. You can still feel the intense heat coming out of the earth here.

From the top of Pico, there are some amazing views out over the rest of the island. You can also see close up the many lunar-like lava formations created from past eruptions. Curiously, people still live, farm and even produce wine in this volatile landscape.

There’s a stark contrast between Fogo’s dry and arid zones in the south and the, humid and amazingly fertile north. On the north west of the island the scenery is different again. Here you’ll fine lush hillsides of coffee, banana and orange plantations. Fogo truly is full of surprises. You’re guaranteed a unique experience.

Buying property in Fogo

Fogo is one of the warmest locations on the Cape Verde islands. It still has that laid-back “island charm” and unique culture that some larger tourist destinations tend to lose. It’s a very pleasant place to live, at any time of year.

Nowadays there are numerous English-speaking real estate agents on Fogo catering to mainly English and Irish clients. They can show you all the latest new developments, apartments and villas etc. and guide you through the whole process. Buying property here is very straightforward.
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