Notable viewpoint · Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Cabeça de Leão
Cabeça de Leão is a viewpoint in Tarrafal, Cape Verde.
Cabeça de Leão: 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 Cabeça de Leão
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 Cabeça de Leão — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 15.28857, -23.72612. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cabeça de Leão
- Monte Graciosa · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~3 km · Must-see
- Farol da Ponta Preta · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~6 km · Must-see
- Monte Tchota · viewpoint · São Lourenço dos Órgãos · ~37 km · Must-see
- Nossa Senhora do Rosário · church · Ribeira Grande de Santiago · ~54 km · Must-see
- Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta do Lobo · beach · São Domingos · ~58 km · Must-see
- Praia Cape Verde Temple · church · Praia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Praça Alexandre Albuquerque · park · Praia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça · church · Praia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Estatua Diogo Gomes · fort · Praia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Farol de María Pia · beach · Praia · ~61 km · Must-see
- Matamo · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~3 km
- Praia do Tarrafal · beach · Tarrafal · ~4 km
- Mar di Baxu · beach · Tarrafal · ~4 km
- Museu do Campo de Concentração do Tarrafal · museum · Tarrafal · ~4 km
- Achada Moirão · fort · Tarrafal · ~7 km
- Farol da Ponta Moreia · beach · Tarrafal · ~7 km
- Silverbeach · beach · Tarrafal · ~8 km
- Covão da Cruz · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~11 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cabeça de Leão
- Monte Graciosa · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~3 km · Must-see
- Farol da Ponta Preta · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~6 km · Must-see
- Monte Tchota · viewpoint · São Lourenço dos Órgãos · ~37 km · Must-see
- Matamo · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~3 km
- Covão da Cruz · viewpoint · Tarrafal · ~11 km
- Malagueta · viewpoint · São Miguel · ~17 km
- Monte Pedroso · viewpoint · Santa Catarina · ~18 km
- Monte Alecrim · viewpoint · Santa Catarina · ~20 km
- Monte Baixo · viewpoint · Santa Catarina · ~21 km
- Cruz de Barreira · viewpoint · São Miguel · ~21 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cabeça de Leão yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cabeça de Leão?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cabeça de Leão?
Nearby: Monte Graciosa (viewpoint, 3 km), Farol da Ponta Preta (viewpoint, 6 km), Monte Tchota (viewpoint, 37 km), Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, 54 km), Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta do Lobo (beach, 58 km), Praia Cape Verde Temple (church, 59 km).
Is Cabeça de Leão worth visiting?
Cabeça de Leão is listed as a notable viewpoint in Cape Verde on Spotwander.