Ilha da Galheta de Fóra

Ilha da Galheta de Fóra is an islet in , , . Ilha da Galheta de Fóra is situated near the suburb , as well as near .
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Espírito Santo, Brazil
  • Also known as: “Ilha da Galheta de Fora”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Santa Luzia Lighthouse and Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga.

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The , also known as the Fort of São Francisco Xavier da Barra or simply as the Fort of Piratininga, is located in the Inhoã Cove, in the city of , in the state of .

Church
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is a convent in , , on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and . Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to 's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha. is situated 2½ km southwest of Ilha da Galheta de Fóra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vila Velha and Praia da Costa.

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, meaning old village, is a city in the metropolitan region of . It was the original capital of Espírito Santo State, founded in 1535 by Vasco Fernandes Coutinho.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 3 km south of Ilha da Galheta de Fóra.

Quarter
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is a quarter, which is situated 3 km southwest of Ilha da Galheta de Fóra.

Ilha da Galheta de Fóra

Latitude
-20.30778° or 20° 18′ 28″ south
Longitude
-40.27432° or 40° 16′ 28″ west
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
58FXMPRG+V7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 48851951
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
3462693
Wiki­data ID
Q22041806
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Ilha da Galheta de Fóra” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ilha da Galheta de Fóra”
  • Portuguese: “Ilha da Galheta de Fóra”
  • Swedish: “Ilha da Galheta de Fóra”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ilha do Boi and Ilha do Frade.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ilha da Galheta de Dentro and Clube Ítalo Brasileiro.

Central: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Vila Velha and Serra.

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