Farol Cay

Farol Cay is an islet in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Atol das Rocas Lighthouse and Rocas Atoll.

Lighthouse
Photo: john.vergari, CC BY 2.0.

Protected area
Photo: john.vergari, CC BY 2.0.
The is the only atoll in the South Atlantic Ocean. It belongs to the State of . It is located approximately 260 km northeast of and 145 km west of the archipelago. is situated 3½ km east of Farol Cay.

Farol Cay

Latitude
-3.85866° or 3° 51′ 31″ south
Longitude
-33.81426° or 33° 48′ 51″ west
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
Open location code
698845RP+G7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 34145323
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
3400486
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Satellite Map

Discover Farol Cay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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