Gudo de Cavaleiro
| Gudo de Cavaeiro | |
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Map of Santo Antão Island, the summit is next to Alto Mira
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,811 m (5,942 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,811 m (5,942 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 17°04′41″N 25°11′28″W / 17.07806°N 25.19111°WCoordinates: 17°04′41″N 25°11′28″W / 17.07806°N 25.19111°W |
| Geography | |
 Gudo de Cavaeiro
southeastern Santo Antão
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| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano (extinct) |
| Last eruption | unknown |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unknown |
| Easiest route | road and hiking |
Gudo de Caveliro is a mountain in the middle of the island Santo Antão in Cape Verde. It is the island's third highest point elevating 1,811 meters after Monte Tomé and Topo da Coroa. Nearby places includes the village Alto Mira to the west.The mountain is located in the Lagoa area and the Ribeira Grande-Porto Novo municipal boundary runs near the summit. Around the peak to its north is the source of Ribeira da Garça, a stream that flows northwards to the Atlantic, 6 km west-southwest of Fontainhas.
Rock formations includes that of the Lagoa Group and parts of the Coroa Group consisting of nephelite rocks, it was formed in around 400,000 to 100,000 years ago.
The mountain provides panoramic views of much of the island, including the many nearby valleys. With the exception of Tarrafal de Monte Trigo and the outer parts of the island's north, it provides views of Canal de São Vicente. The islands of São Vicente and São Nicolau are visible from the summit.
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