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Sabores do Fogo

Mango

Mango

Cajù

Cajù

Figs

Figs

Banana

Banana

Cultivos en Chã

Cultivos en Chã

Mango, papaya, grape,  banana, cajú, café  are produced around the island, mainly in the Mosteiros and Chã de Caldeiras areas where atmospheric conditions permit optimum development of agriculture and fruit growing.

Fruits

Goat Cheese

Goat Cheese

Cheese cake

Cheese cake

Goats en Fogo

Goats en Fogo

Making cheese

Making cheese

Grazing and farming activities play a key role in the island's economy. The homemade cheese is one of the most important products. The cheese in the shape of a mushroom represents the Volcano of Fogo

Cheese

Café plant

Café plant

The flower

The flower

The fruit

The fruit

The coffee on the Island was introduced in the 18th century. CABO VERDE coffee is 100% organic, produced in the fertile soil and humid climatic conditions that are perfect for producing coffee. Here the best months for harvesting coffee is  February and March.

Coffee

Vineyard en Chã

Vineyard en Chã

Grape harvest

Grape harvest

The grape

The grape

The introduction of the vineyard and the production of wine in Cape Verde dates back to the 16th century. The Island of Fogo was discovered to have the best potential for the cultivation of the wine in the Archipelago.  The best known wine is  Chã das Caldeiras and is called Manecon, a traditional, semi-sweet, homemade wine. 

wine

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Project co-funded by the European Union, realized by COSPE in partnership with the Municipal Chamber of Mosteiros, the Natural Park of Fogo, the NGO CERAI, the Association of Tourist Guides of Cha das Caldeiras (AGTC) and the Union of Municipalities of Garfagnana

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