What are the most spectacular roads in Cape Verde?

The Republic of Cabo Verde is a country located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. It hosts many spectacular roads to drive, as the terrain of the country varies from rugged mountains to sandy beaches.

The country (formed by ten volcanic islands and five islets) hosts a few spectacular roads, being the most remarkable the challenging drive from Vila do Porto Novo to Ribeira Grande, on the island of Santo Antão. Located in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, the steep road to Monte Verde climbs up to 642m (2,106ft) above sea level. It’s also worth mentioning the challenging road to Pico do Fogo, an active stratovolcano located in the Ilha do Fogo.

Driving from Vila do Porto Novo to Ribeira Grande in the island of Santo Antão, in Cape Verde, is a very challenging experience.

Monte Verde is a mountain peak at an elevation of 642m (2,106ft) above the sea level located in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde.

Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano located in the Ilha do Fogo, one of the southernmost islands in Cape Verde.

The 10th Parallel marine and aerial routes, known historically for facilitating trade between South America and West Africa, have taken on a new and sinister role in modern times. These routes, spanning a distance of approximately 2,500 kilometers between Venezuela and the western coast of Africa, have earned the ominous moniker "Highway 10" among law enforcement due to their use by Latin American drug cartels for shipping vast quantities of cocaine to the ever-expanding European market.

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