Ribeira de São Domingos

Flowing through the valley of São Domingos, the Ribeira de São Domingos is a stream that serves as the agricultural lifeline of the region. You can use the Map tab to check its geographical location.

Ribeira de São Domingos originates from the interior of São Domingos and flows along the valley floor. In contrast to the arid climate of the Cabo Verde islands, lush vegetation and agricultural fields have developed around this stream bed.

Thanks to irrigation systems established along the stream, tropical fruits and vegetables are cultivated in the region. You can view the route followed by the stream in detail on the Map.