Hotel Xaguate

For a small island like Fogo, Hotel Xaguate is a relatively large hotel.

Located on a small headland just outside the town of Sao Filipe, this establishment is peaceful, yet just a stroll down to the main square.

It has all the facilities you might expect from a hotel locally rated as a 4-star and in our opinion ideal for families and groups. As well as a pleasant pool area with sun terrace, the hotel offers massage (on request), bar, simple restaurant, internet terminal and free WiFi.

There is also a 24-hour reception. The restaurant is also the setting for the continental style buffet breakfast and is open most evenings where you can sample local cuisine and a little Fogo wine! At the time of writing services were considered a little slow and erratic.

A short walk will take you down to the attractive town of São Filipe, with its traditional, colonial-era sobrado architecture, local bars, restaurants and a museum.