Place to visit
Malagueta, Cape Verde: what it is and when to go
Malagueta is a peak in the Serra Malagueta mountain range in Santiago, Cape Verde, at 1,064 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to May. In June there are 12 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 06. It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Cape Verde on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Peak in the Serra Malagueta mountain range in Santiago, Cape Verde · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Cape Verde
- Elevation
- 1,064 m
- Best time
- October to May.
- Nearest airport
- RAI Praia, 33 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 15.17997, -23.67242
What it is and where
Malagueta is a peak in the Serra Malagueta mountain range in Santiago, Cape Verde, at 1,064 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Cape Verde on this site.
Its coordinates are 15.17997, -23.67242; the nearest main airport is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI, Praia), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cape Verde (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Cape Verde. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Malagueta is October to May.
- JanBest time11:12
- FebBest time11:31
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:21
- MayBest time12:42
- JunPossible12:54
- JulPossible12:49
- AugPossible12:31
- SepPossible12:05
- OctBest time11:39
- NovBest time11:17
- DecBest time11:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to May | June to September |
| Mountains | October to May | June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Malagueta has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Cape Verde in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cape Verde
To enter Cape Verde there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Inter-island flights, bought ahead and with margin”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cape Verde checklist. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 132 police · 131 fire · 130 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Serra Malagueta Natural ParkNatural park in Cape Verde1.3 km
- Strela Mountain LodgeMountains · Hiking2.4 km
- Monte JagauVolcano3.1 km
- Monte TeliçoteVolcano4.7 km
- Monte VarelaVolcano7.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cape Verde guide.
More in Cape Verde: Nature
- Pico do Fogo: active volcano and highest peak of Cape Verde
- Santa Luzia, Cape Verde: smallest island of Cape Verde
- Pico de Antónia: mountain in Cape Verde
- Monte Estância: mountain in Boa Vista, Cape Verde
- Monte Verde: mountain in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde
- Tope de Coroa: mountain in Cape Verde
Every Cape Verde place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Malagueta?
It is a peak in the Serra Malagueta mountain range in Santiago, Cape Verde. It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Cape Verde on this site.
When is the best time to visit Malagueta?
October to May. In June there are 12 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 06.
How do you get to Malagueta?
The nearest main airport is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cape Verde is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cape Verde map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Serra Malagueta Natural Park, Strela Mountain Lodge, Monte Jagau. The rest is in the Cape Verde guide.
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