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]