abstract:Ribeira Grande (Portuguese meaning the great stream, Capeverdean Crioulo, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Ribéra Grandi, Santo Antão: Rbera Grande, São Vicente: Ribéra Grande) is a ribeira (stream) that flows in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde. The stream flows from west-southwest to east-northeast is almost dry and flows during rainy days.