Notable viewpoint · Porto Novo, Cape Verde
Mato
Mato is a viewpoint in Porto Novo, Cape Verde.
Mato: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Mato
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mato — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 17.03704, -25.19864. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mato
- Westernmost point of Africa · attraction · Porto Novo · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~24 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~31 km · Must-see
- Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo · beach · Paul · ~32 km · Must-see
- Farol da D. Amélia · beach · São Vicente · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fortim D'El Rei · fort · São Vicente · ~34 km · Must-see
- Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) · park · São Vicente · ~35 km · Must-see
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~36 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~42 km · Must-see
- Praia Calheta Grande · beach · São Vicente · ~48 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ribeira das Patas · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~3 km
- Jon L'Bino (Bordeira) · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~4 km
- Alto Mira 4km · fort · Porto Novo · ~5 km
- 8km ,26km · fort · Porto Novo · ~5 km
- Bordeira de Norte · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~5 km
- Covão da Bordeira · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~5 km
- Santo Antão · river spot · Porto Novo · ~6 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mato
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~24 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~31 km · Must-see
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~36 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~42 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~52 km · Must-see
- Monte Gordo · viewpoint · Tarrafal de São Nicolau · ~126 km · Must-see
- Ribeira das Patas · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~3 km
- Jon L'Bino (Bordeira) · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~4 km
- Bordeira de Norte · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~5 km
- Covão da Bordeira · viewpoint · Porto Novo · ~5 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mato yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mato?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mato?
Nearby: Westernmost point of Africa (attraction, 22 km), Pico da Cruz (viewpoint, 24 km), Monte Cara (viewpoint, 31 km), Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo (beach, 32 km), Farol da D. Amélia (beach, 33 km), Fortim D'El Rei (fort, 34 km).
Is Mato worth visiting?
Mato is listed as a notable viewpoint in Cape Verde on Spotwander.