For other uses, see Monte Grande (disambiguation).

Monte Grande (Portuguese meaning “big mountain”) is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 405 m (1,329 ft) elevation, it is the highest point of the island.[1] It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha (3,230 acres).[3][4] There are pillow lava formations on the coast.[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b Cabo Verde, Statistical Yearbook 2015, Instituto Nacional de Estatística, p. 25
  2. ^ (in Portuguese) Cabo Verde Visor
  3. ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
  4. ^ a b Paisagens Protegidas, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde