São Jorge, Cape Verde Explained

São Jorge
Coordinates:15.013°N -24.43°W
Key:82111

São Jorge is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated near the coast, 2 km west of Campanas Baixo, 2 km northeast of Galinheiro and 15 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.

Sights

Ponta da Salina is a headland close to the village. There is a small natural harbour and a bay with basalt rock formations, one of which looks like a natural arch. There are some natural swimming pools and a dark sand beach where swimming is possible if the sea is not too rough.[1] There is a sightworthy old cemetery, which is surrounded by a wall, close to the beach.[2] Most of the graves have very simple wooden crosses without any names.

Notes and References

  1. Reitmaier, Pitt: Cabo Verde, p.391. Bielefeld 2009.
  2. Lipps, Susanne: Kapverdische Inseln, p.256. Ostfildern 2009.