Interior View of Fontainhas

Fontainhas

Tourist attraction

đź‘Ťđź‘Ť Fountainhas is a magical little village clinging to the sides of vertical walls. You hike to it from different sides of the island. It's a photographers dream catching light and color in shades of blues, greens and yellows, from below, above and across the valley. There are no facilities other than...


Address

5VQW+59P, Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde

Website

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Rating on Google Maps

4.80
(745135 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Andrew 1 year ago on Google • 314 reviews
    Fountainhas is a magical little village clinging to the sides of vertical walls. You hike to it from different sides of the island. It's a photographers dream catching light and color in shades of blues, greens and yellows, from below, above and across the valley. There are no facilities other than a friendly local who may invite in for a tea or ask if you want to buy a coke or a souvenir. An hour here is a step into another world. Have a seat on the multicolored cement steps in the center and ponder if there's something you can learn or perhaps unlearn to simplify your life.
    4 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Steffen P. 2 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Das Dorf ist ein Muss! es liegt so malerisch und versteckt und offenbart dann ein wahres Paradies. In der Bar in der Ortsmitte kann man etwas trinken und kann mit Glück Einheimische beim Musikmachen erleben. Ein Aluguer fährt dorthin bzw. man kann sich von dort abholen lassen...
    3 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 colette p. 4 weeks ago on Google • 338 reviews New
    Tres bel endroit au bout d'un sentier de muletier

  • 5/5 Sole GarcĂ­a F. 2 years ago on Google • 242 reviews
    After a 40min hike, you will get to one of the more magical spots in Sao Antao. An astonishing view with a small town in the middle. If you don't want to walk, you can get there by car (difficult road) or colectivo. Definitely worth going there, really inspiring and magic.

  • 5/5 Evelise G. 5 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    The best weekend. Hiking Sun and Peace. The best place to visit in Santo AntĂŁo
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Diego Cabrillana R. 9 months ago on Google • 204 reviews
    Una excursiĂłn imperdible

  • 4/5 Marcus H. 2 years ago on Google • 197 reviews
    Nettes abgelegenes Dörfchen mit kleiner Möglichkeit zur Einkehr. Es ist nach ca. einer Stunde Wanderung aus Porto Novo zu erreichen. Wir haben dort Cachupa gegessen (sehr gut) und kühle Getränke erhalten.

  • 5/5 Sven van D. 2 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    A pretty hard hike, but the views along the way are absolutely breathtaking. There was a random dog following us the whole time, all the way up to Fontainhas and all the way back to Ponto Do Sol.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Marcel K. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Ein absolut unwirklich schöner Ort. Man könnte meinen es wäre eine Filmkulisse. Diesen Ort sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen, wenn man sich auf Santo Antao befindet.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Aleksandra K. 2 years ago on Google • 166 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful

  • 5/5 Thomas K. 1 year ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Kleines Dorf in den Felsen. Es Isch schön farbig. Kann mit dem Mietauto erreicht werden. Von da kann man die Küstenwanderung starten.

  • 5/5 Tim V. 2 years ago on Google • 138 reviews
    Beautiful spot. The road is very difficult and in bad condition. You need to have a four-wheel drive. But the view is worth it.

  • 4/5 Michael K. 1 week ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    Nice hike up there, approx 1 hour.

  • 5/5 Manuel L. 5 months ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Sorprendente! Para mí uno de los mejores lugares de Cabo Verde. En unos años este sitio será muy turístico. Ojalá que no pierda la esencia.

  • 5/5 90Matu 8 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Pięknie 🙂

  • 5/5 nacho v. 3 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Es un pueblecito precioso con unas vistas espectaculares, merece la pena el paseo desde Punta do Sol

  • 4/5 Fredericke LONCHAMBON A. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Joli petit village coloré facile d accès à pied depuis la route qui longe la mer

  • 5/5 Blister 2 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Great surroundings.

  • 5/5 Susi P. 9 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Ich habe da das Auto bestellt! Konnte nicht mehr war KO! Aber das Dorf war schön zum rasten!

  • 5/5 Marc X. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Malerisches schönes Berdorf

  • 5/5 Suzy C. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    J'ai adoré. C'est un endroit magnifique! Il y a des verdures partout, des chutes d'eau... et, en plus, les gens sont très gentils.

  • 5/5 Frederico s. 2 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    I love it the place, I love it the views, I love it the walking 14km Ponta do Sol to cruzinha ❤️💛💚

  • 5/5 Pas c. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    One of the most beautiful towns on earth, seriously. Not sure why anyone would think it was a good idea to build a town in such rough terrains, but it turned out stunning. The people in the town are very calm and friendly. There are a few minimercados and bars where you can have a drink and rest.

  • 4/5 Olivier H. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    The most beautiful village of Cabo Verde, according to National Geographic, and me. I went there by foot from Ponta do Sol, 1 hour walk up a steep road (don't look down), expect to lose a little sweat. I had a drink at a small bar, picturesque.

  • 5/5 Marko S. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Slikovita vas, kjer so cesta, hiše in kmetijstvo postavljeni na umetelno zloženih kamnih.


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