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Morro Vermelho, Cape Verde: what it is and when to go

Morro Vermelho is a volcano in Cape Verde (Mindelo), at 446 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to May. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Volcano · Nature
Where
Cape Verde
Elevation
446 m
Best time
October to May.
Nearest airport
VXE São Pedro, 22 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
16.92872, -25.23477

What it is and where

Morro Vermelho is a volcano in Cape Verde (Mindelo), at 446 m above sea level.

It is in Mindelo, where this site lists 31 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 16.92872, -25.23477; the nearest main airport is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE, São Pedro), 22 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 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 Morro Vermelho is October to May.

  1. JanBest time11:06
  2. FebBest time11:27
  3. MarBest time11:53
  4. AprBest time12:23
  5. MayBest time12:48
  6. JunPossible13:00
  7. JulPossible12:55
  8. AugPossible12:34
  9. SepPossible12:05
  10. OctBest time11:36
  11. NovBest time11:11
  12. DecBest time11:00

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. 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.

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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cape Verde guide.

More in Cape Verde: Nature

Every Cape Verde place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Morro Vermelho?

It is a volcano in Cape Verde.

When is the best time to visit Morro Vermelho?

October to May. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h.

How do you get to Morro Vermelho?

The nearest main airport is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), 22 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 Morro de Panela, Morro do Poio, Morro João Daninha. The rest is in the Cape Verde guide.

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