Ponta do Norte Lighthouse, Sal

Name: Ponta do Norte Lighthouse
Address: Sal, Cape Verde

#4 among attractions in Sal

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Farol de Ponta Norte is a lighthouse in the northernmost point of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is located near the headland Ponta Norte. The original lighthouse was a 13 metres high cast iron tower, constructed in 1897. This was replaced with a masonry tower around 1940, which is now in ruins. The current light is on a 5 metres metal tower. ()

Local name: Farol da Ponta Norte Coordinates: 16°51'8"N, 22°55'4"W

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Ponta do Norte Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cagarral, Monte Grande.

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Mountain
Cagarral, Sal
149 min walk • Cagarral is a mountain in the northeastern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is located near the east coast, 2 km northeast of Pedra de Lume and 6 km east of the island capital Espargos. To its east is the headland Ponta Trás de Cagarral.
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Highest peak on the island of Sal
Monte Grande, Sal
59 min walk • Monte Grande is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 406 m elevation, it is the highest point of the island. It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha.

Ponta do Norte Lighthouse, Sal

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Ponta do Norte Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cagarral, Sal

Monte Grande, Sal