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Located high above sea level, enjoy superb hospitality and panoramic views - the perfect base to enjoy the island of Fogo.
Our Expert Opinion
- Becky Commercial Department
Enjoy views over the Cha Das Caldeiras Crater plain, at this simple yet unique property. Each room is simply furnished, benefitting from a dramatic backdrop in its midst.
A charming and unique stay
Choose from rooms in the main block of the hotel or opt for a unique bungalow, with upstairs sun terraces and hammocks in which to enjoy the remarkable views. The hotel’s garden is beautifully curated, providing a stunning atmosphere in which to relax.
Hospitality at its heart
The hotel management are extremely passionate about providing first-class hospitality and cuisine. Marisa, the property’s namesake, has built a reputation for her amazing cooking, allowing her passion for Cape Verdean dishes to shine through on the hotel’s menu. Soak up the blend of traditional Cape Verde flavours, with a twist!
No request is too big for Mustafa and Marisa, who will ensure you are taken care of throughout your stay.
A base to explore Pico de Fogo and beyond
Casa Marisa is the perfect place to explore the outstanding natural beauty of Fogo. Experience the majesty of the magnificent natural wonder that is Pico de Fogo. Guests can easily reach the national park from the hotel, where scenic viewpoints and hiking trails to reach the summit are readily available.
Guests can rent bikes, enjoy wine tasting, hiking, climbing and bouldering, or explore the local villages of Bangeira and Portela. The rest of the island is readily available to explore, with a short transfer time to the town of São Filipe.
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.
Funku Bungalow Room
Sleeps up to 4
Bungalow rooms include a double or twin bed and sleep up to two adults and have views of the volcano, with a rooftop terrace.
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.
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.
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!
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.