Fogo errupted out of the Atlantic 100000 years ago and has been an active volcano ever since. The most recent erruption was in 1995 which had the inhabitants of Cha das Caldeiras - the crater region at the top of the island - evacuate their homes for 6 months.
A trip to Fogo is not complete without a visit to the otherworldly Cha das Caldeiras including, for the adventurous, an ascent to the 2829m peak Pico de Fogo.
The charming main town of Sao Filipe with it's sobrado architecture is worth exploring for a day or so on your way through.
On the north coast of the island is the town of Moisteros.
Regular flights to Fogo from Praia and Sal landing in Sao Filipe. Ask for a seat on the right side of the plane for the best view of the volcano.
There is an overnight ferry from Praia to Sao Filipe. For boats leaving Sao Filipe, the office is in the square opposite Pousada Bela Vista. For flights, the TACV office is just off the same square.