Pico da Cruz, Mountain summit in Santo Antão, Cabo Verde
Pico da Cruz is a mountain in the eastern part of Santo Antão, Cape Verde, reaching 1,585 m. It lies 5 km southwest of the town of Pombas in the municipality of Paul and forms part of the Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park. The nearby village of Pico da Cruz shares its name.
The mountain sits within the Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park, established to protect the area's biodiversity. This designation reflects efforts to conserve the region's natural resources.
The mountain name extends to a nearby village of 138 residents, where small-scale farming practices reflect traditional agricultural methods of the region.
The climb starts from unpaved trails that begin near a nearby village. Local minibus and taxi services transport visitors to the starting points for the ascent.
Pico da Cruz gives its name to the village of Pico da Cruz, part of the municipality of Paul, which lies on the mountain's slopes. The peak stands 5 km southwest of the town of Pombas. The mountain is one of the landmarks of the Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park.
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