Monte Cara Explained

Monte Cara
Elevation M:490
Prominence M:248
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Cape Verde
Label Position:top
Location:northwestern São Vicente
Coordinates:16.8742°N -25.0375°W

Monte Cara is a mountain in western part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. Its elevation is 490 m.[2] It resembles a human face looking at the sky, hence its name, which means "face mountain" in Portuguese. It is a landmark of the city of Mindelo, from which it can be seen across Porto Grande Bay.[2]

The album Voz d'Amor (2003) by Cesária Évora contains the song Monte Cara.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Parent peak is Monte Carrachiça (569 m), key col elevation is 242 m.
  2. http://www.portaldoconhecimento.gov.cv/bitstream/10961/4126/1/IRTUR2_SV%20final.pdf Inventário dos recursos turísticos do município de S. Vicente
  3. Web site: Voz d'Amor at AllMusic.