Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo is a cape in , . Ponta do Pargo is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Farol da Ponta do Pargo and Igreja de São Pedro.

Lighthouse
Photo: Michael Gaylard, CC BY 2.0.
The is an active lighthouse located in , Madeira, . The lighthouse was built in 1922 on top of Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment and has a focal height of 312 metres.

Church
Photo: RHaworth, CC BY 2.5.
is a church.

Church
Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fajã da Ovelha and Achadas da Cruz.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a civil parish in the municipality of in the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 895, in an area of 22.16 km2.

Village
Photo: Stephen Colebourne, CC BY 2.0.
is a civil parish in the municipality of in the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 159, in an area of 7.88 km2.

Village
Photo: GerritR, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Calheta is on the southwest coast of . Whilst in Calheta town consider visiting the historic, picturesque fishing villages of and Jardim do Mar which were venues in 2001 for the World Surfing Championships.

Ponta do Pargo

Latitude
32.81454° or 32° 48′ 52″ north
Longitude
-17.26539° or 17° 15′ 55″ west
Elevation
259 metres (850 feet)
Open location code
8C44RP7M+RR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3995320551
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
2265163
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Satellite Map

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