Notable viewpoint · São Vicente, Cape Verde
Craquinha
Craquinha is a viewpoint in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
Craquinha: 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 Craquinha
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 Craquinha — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 16.87680, -24.96606. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Craquinha
- Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) · park · São Vicente · ~3 km · Must-see
- Fortim D'El Rei · fort · São Vicente · ~4 km · Must-see
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~4 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~4 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~9 km · Must-see
- Praia Calheta Grande · beach · São Vicente · ~12 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~14 km · Must-see
- Farol da D. Amélia · beach · São Vicente · ~17 km · Must-see
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~33 km · Must-see
- Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo · beach · Paul · ~33 km · Must-see
- Westernmost point of Africa · attraction · Porto Novo · ~58 km · Must-see
- B. Leza · fort · São Vicente · ~3 km
- São Vicente · river spot · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Casa Cesária Évora · fort · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Monte Alto · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Franci Corgala · fort · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Dr. Adriano Durate Silva 1892-1961 · fort · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Baltasar Lopes da Silva · fort · São Vicente · ~3 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Craquinha
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~4 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~4 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~9 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~14 km · Must-see
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~33 km · Must-see
- Monte Gordo · viewpoint · Tarrafal de São Nicolau · ~89 km · Must-see
- Monte Alto · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~3 km
- Monte Amargosa · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~4 km
- Monte António Gomes · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~5 km
- Selada da Baleia · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~7 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Craquinha yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Craquinha?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Craquinha?
Nearby: Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) (park, 3 km), Fortim D'El Rei (fort, 4 km), Monte de São João (viewpoint, 4 km), Monte Verde (viewpoint, 4 km), Monte Cara (viewpoint, 9 km), Praia Calheta Grande (beach, 12 km).
Is Craquinha worth visiting?
Craquinha is listed as a notable viewpoint in Cape Verde on Spotwander.