Notable viewpoint · Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Aranhas
Aranhas is a viewpoint in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde.
Aranhas: 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 Aranhas
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 Aranhas — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 17.17772, -25.13655. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Aranhas
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~17 km · Must-see
- Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo · beach · Paul · ~24 km · Must-see
- Westernmost point of Africa · attraction · Porto Novo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~44 km · Must-see
- Fortim D'El Rei · fort · São Vicente · ~44 km · Must-see
- Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) · park · São Vicente · ~45 km · Must-see
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~47 km · Must-see
- Farol da D. Amélia · beach · São Vicente · ~49 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~51 km · Must-see
- Praia Calheta Grande · beach · São Vicente · ~59 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ourincas · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~1 km
- Rota de Ponta do Sol · trek · Ribeira Grande · ~2 km
- Zaranha · beach · Ribeira Grande · ~2 km
- Miradouro para as Fontainhas · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~5 km
- Praia de Copacabana · beach · Ribeira Grande · ~7 km
- Delgadim · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~8 km
- Miradouro Turístico da Nossa Senhora do Rosário · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~9 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Aranhas
- Pico da Cruz · viewpoint · Paul · ~17 km · Must-see
- Monte Cara · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~44 km · Must-see
- Monte de São João · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~47 km · Must-see
- Monte Verde · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~51 km · Must-see
- boca de Volcão Viana · viewpoint · São Vicente · ~60 km · Must-see
- Monte Gordo · viewpoint · Tarrafal de São Nicolau · ~130 km · Must-see
- Ourincas · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~1 km
- Miradouro para as Fontainhas · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~5 km
- Delgadim · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~8 km
- Miradouro Turístico da Nossa Senhora do Rosário · viewpoint · Ribeira Grande · ~9 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Aranhas yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Aranhas?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Aranhas?
Nearby: Pico da Cruz (viewpoint, 17 km), Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo (beach, 24 km), Westernmost point of Africa (attraction, 34 km), Monte Cara (viewpoint, 44 km), Fortim D'El Rei (fort, 44 km), Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) (park, 45 km).
Is Aranhas worth visiting?
Aranhas is listed as a notable viewpoint in Cape Verde on Spotwander.