Faro

Faro is a lighthouse in , . Faro is situated nearby to the church , as well as near the islet .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Isabel II Island and Iglesia de La Purísima Concepción.

Islet
Photo: Miguel González Novo, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is the central island of the , in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is a part of 's and is under Spanish control, however it is also claimed by as part of its territory alongside other Spanish territories in North Africa.

Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a church, which is situated 130 metres southeast of Faro.

Islet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
The is a rock islet located as part of the , an archipelago located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is located approximately four kilometres from the shore.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ras Kebdana.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
or Ras El Ma, also known as Qabuyawa, is a town in , , . According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 7,526. is situated 5 km south of Faro.

Faro

Latitude
35.18354° or 35° 11′ 1″ north
Longitude
-2.43093° or 2° 25′ 51″ west
Open location code
8C7V5HM9+CJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 223995031
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
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Satellite Map

Discover Faro from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Faro” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “منارة”

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