Cape Verde travel guide
What to see in Fogo
A volcano island, with a village and vineyards inside the crater.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from November to July
Fogo highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Pico do Fogo
Climbing the volcano.
- Chã das Caldeiras
A village inside the crater.
- Fogo wine
Grapes grown on lava.
- São Filipe
A colonial town with a black-sand beach.
- Fogo coffee
Grown on the slopes.
Day trips from Fogo
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Fogo
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Fogo are from November to July.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from August to October
Rainy season
Between August and October the year’s little rain falls, with humid heat.
What to do: For beaches with sun and a gentle breeze, November to June.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a harbourside tasca. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Cape Verde guide.
Frequently asked questions about Fogo
What to see in Fogo?
Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras, Fogo wine, São Filipe and Fogo coffee.
What to see in Fogo in one day?
Don’t miss Pico do Fogo, Chã das Caldeiras, Fogo wine, São Filipe and Fogo coffee. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Fogo?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Fogo are from November to July.
What day trips can you take from Fogo?
Pico do Fogo.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.