Bamboo Xaguate Hotel

Fogo

Bamboo Xaguate Hotel is in a unique position on the exceptional volcanic ‘island of fire’, Fogo - a trip to this island during your holiday to Cape Verde is a must.

What we love

The Prainha restaurant’s location is really great – eating breakfast on the terrace with sea views is truly memorable.

Good to know

It’s just a 10-minute taxi ride to get to your hotel from the airport.
We offer a panoramic transfer tour as standard on all package holidays that include Fogo. This is an approximate three-hour tour around the island, ensuring you get a chance to witness the natural beauty and highlights.

An ideal location in Fogo

Set in a unique location, the comfortable Bamboo Xaguate Hotel enjoys a stunning position on the headland in the upper part of the volcanic plains of São Filipe, not far from Chã das Caldeiras. The convenience of the hotel’s location is one of the major draws of a stay here, seeing you on the doorstep of the bars and eateries of São Filipe.

Comfortable rooms and superb views

Bamboo Xaguate has 39 well-furnished bedrooms, enjoying facilities such as air-conditioning and a television, while also coming equipped with a balcony or terrace. Guests will also enjoy a good range of facilities throughout the rest of the hotel. A panoramic terrace affords fantastic views, while a good-sized pool presents an inviting opportunity to cool off during the heat of the day.

After a long day exploring the fascinating landscapes of Fogo, there’s nothing better than returning to your hotel for a tasty glass of the famous locally produced wines made from vines that are grown in the warmth of the volcano's crater.

Getting to Fogo

You'll take a direct international flights to Sal, with internal flights to/from Fogo, via Santiago

Fogo is best experienced as part of a multi-centre island-hopping holiday around the archipelago. We offer a number of itineraries that include a stay on Fogo. Visit our Island-Hopping Holiday Ideas, or call one of our experts about a tailor-made itinerary.

Official local hotel rating: 4 star

Rooms

Board Bases

What's included in your booking

20kg luggage allowance
Return inter-island flights from Sal provided by Cabo Verde Airlines
Private panoramic transfer tour
Access to UK airport lounge
Airport Security Tax (TSA)
Experienced and reliable resort team on hand to help
Digital Cape Verde destination guide

Hotel Facilities

Restaurant for breakfast only, with terrace for al-fresco dining
Bar
Large swimming pool
Panoramic views from terrace
Massage suite (payable locally)
Lift
Wi-Fi
39 rooms

Room Facilities

Double or twin beds
Shower room
Air-conditioning
Television
Mini fridge in some rooms
Balcony or terrace

Location

Restaurants: São Filipe town
Main town: São Filipe
Airport: São Filipe Fogo, 10 minutes by taxi transfer

Travelling between the islands

Internal flights are provided by Cabo Verde Airlines. It should be noted that internal flights can and do change schedules and flights are sometimes cancelled, delayed or even early!

Travelling time between Sal and Fogo is via Santiago and approximately 75 minutes' flying time.

Rooms at Bamboo Xaguate Hotel

Executive Room Sea View

Standard Room, Hotel Xaguate, Fogo, Cape Verde

Room Terrace

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Sleeps up to 3 (2 adults)

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Standard Room

Sleeps up to 2

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About the Local Area

ABOUT THE ISLAND

Fogo is the fourth largest island and is the only active volcano in Cape Verde.

Thousands of years ago, Fogo erupted from the sea and at its peak, originally reached 35km but since then has lost 300m in height when a huge section collapsed. That said, it still boasts the highest peak in Cape Verde. Since 1785 many smaller eruptions have taken place over time and have all been inside the crater which have created craters in the floor of the original crater which now stretches a massive 7km wide and 10km long.

The crater on Fogo is one of the highlights of Cape Verde and has created what is a very fertile land; coffee is grown on the outside slopes whilst the vines used to produce the famous Fogo wine are grown inside the crater. We highly recommend you try both.

The scenery on Fogo is impressive: dark rocks and black sands give an impression of a lunar landscape. São Filipe, the capital of Fogo is a pretty town full of Portuguese squares, cobbled streets and sobrados, pastel houses decorated with quality woods and tiles from Portugal. The views from the promenade are of the island of Brava and a severe drop down to the black sands below.

Visitors to Fogo tend to embark on a hike up the volcano with a rewarding lunch at the top in a restaurant offering magnificent views.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

WALKING & HIKING

The Islands provide some spectacular scenery and there are walks to suit all levels of fitness and experience.

Some of the walks in the islands provide challenges which require previous hill walking experience, a higher than average level of fitness and proper walking footwear. For some walks guides are a necessity and can be arranged and paid for locally where as others are well signposted and there is no need for a guide.

On Fogo, the most challenging is the ascent of the Pico in the crater, the top of which is 2829m. There are also many walks from the top of the crater down its sides.

SAMPLE LOCAL WINE

Discovering the island of Fogo isn't complete unless a glass or two of its local wine is tasted. Available all over the archipelago, but best tasted on the island where it is produced. The volcano ensures extremely fertile soils inside the crater, a precarious position for growing vines, but it is worth the delicious results!

NATURAL LAVA HARBOUR

A tour around Salinas - the northern area of the island - is a real treat. Visit the natural lava harbour, a black sandy beach and a number of coffee plantations. Stop off to visit the island's oldest church, São Lourenco, dating back to the 16th century.