Vigia da Baleia
Vigia da Baleia is an observation point in Rosais, Velas Municipality. Vigia da Baleia is situated nearby to Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais.
Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais
Lighthouse
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse is a beacon and lighthouse located along the 200 m cliffs of Ponta dos Rosais near Rosais in the extreme northwest of the island of São Jorge, in the Archipelago of the Azores, Portugal. Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais is situated 290 metres northwest of Vigia da Baleia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fajã de João Dias.
Fajã de João Dias
Hamlet
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The Fajã de João Dias is a permanent debris field, built from the collapsing cliffs on the northern coast of the civil parish of Rosais, in the municipality of Velas, island of São Jorge, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Fajã de João Dias is situated 7 km east of Vigia da Baleia.
Vigia da Baleia
- Type: Observation point
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Rosais, Velas Municipality, Azores, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.75248° or 38° 45′ 9″ northLongitude
-28.30852° or 28° 18′ 31″ westElevation
274 metres (899 feet)Open location code
89CHQM2R+XHGeoNames ID
11821405
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