Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

The Farol da Ponta de São Jorge is an active lighthouse located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, . The lighthouse was built in 1959 on top of a cliff and has a focal height of 271 metres.
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Photo: Hein.Mück, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Madeira, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Farol de São Jorge”, “Ponta de São Jorge Lighthouse”, and “São Jorge Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Igreja Matriz de São Jorge and Miradouro da Beira da Quinta.

Church
Photo: Alexander Baxevanis, CC BY 2.0.
is a church, which is situated 1 km south of Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Jean & Nathalie, CC BY 2.0.
is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3 km west of Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

Town hall
Photo: Andy Hawkins, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a town hall, which is situated 4 km southeast of Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Jorge and Ilha.

Village
Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a civil parish in the municipality of , in the island of . The population in 2011 was 1,473, in an area of 19.34 km2.

Village
is a civil parish in the municipality of Santana in the archipelago of . The population in 2011 was 255, in an area of 14.19 km². is situated 2½ km south of Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

Village
Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a civil parish in the municipality of , the Portuguese island of . The population in 2011 was 413, in an area of 3.38 km²; it is the smallest parish of the municipality by population and area. is situated 4½ km west of Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

Latitude
32.83455° or 32° 50′ 4″ north
Longitude
-16.9062° or 16° 54′ 22″ west
Height
14 metres (46 feet)
Open location code
8C45R3MV+RG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1493432111
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Wiki­data ID
Q5436123
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Portuguese—“Farol da Ponta de São Jorge” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Typical House of São Jorge and Ponta de São Jorge.

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