Monte Grande | |
Elevation M: | 406 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence M: | 406 |
Map: | Cape Verde |
Label Position: | top |
Listing: | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Location: | northern Sal |
Coordinates: | 16.8208°N -22.91°W |
Coordinates Ref: | [2] |
Monte Grande (Portuguese meaning “big mountain”) is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 405m (1,329feet) elevation, it is the highest point of the island.[1] It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1309ha.[3] [4] There are pillow lava formations on the coast.[4]