Tope de Coroa

The Tope de Coroa is a mountain on the Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão. It is the island's highest point, standing at 1,979 meters above sea level. It is located in the western portion of the island, 25 kilometers west of Porto Novo, the island's capital. The mountain was formed solely by volcanic activity. Several streams originate in this area, notably the Ribeira de Monte Trigo, which runs westward to Monte Trigo.

The mountain is part of an 84.92-square-kilometer natural park (32.79 sq mi). It is home to 61 percent of Cape Verde's endemic angiosperm plants, 25 percent of which are on the endangered species list, including Periploca laevigata subsp. chevalieri. Free grazing poses a harm to the area's biodiversity. Tope de Coroa is made up of volcanic rock that was formed between 200,000 and 170,000 years ago.

Elevation: 1,979 m

Location: the Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão