Porto da Fonte de Areia

Porto da Fonte de Areia is a bay in . Porto da Fonte de Areia is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico do Castelo and Pico do Facho.

Peak
Photo: Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a 437 m high volcano-shaped peak on . The peak is covered with conifers and has a panoramic terrace and a picnic spot.

Peak
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is the highest peak on , with 517 m in altitude. Its name comes from facho, a light beam created by a bonfire, which was used to signal both the local population and of pirate ships. is situated 2½ km east of Porto da Fonte de Areia.

Islet
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an islet, which is situated 3 km northwest of Porto da Fonte de Areia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porto Santo.

Photo: GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the northernmost and easternmost island in 's archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The only significant settlement on the island is the town of "Vila Baleira".

Porto da Fonte de Areia

Latitude
33.08333° or 33° 5′ north
Longitude
-16.35° or 16° 21′ west
Elevation
101 metres (331 feet)
Open location code
8C553MM2+82
Geo­Names ID
2268092
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Satellite Map

Discover Porto da Fonte de Areia from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Areias and Camacha.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Miradouro Fonte Da Areia and Cardina Museum.

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