Ponta Preta Lighthouse, Santiago
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Farol da Ponta Preta is a lighthouse in the northwesternmost part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It stands on the headland Ponta Preta, 3 km northwest of the city Tarrafal. The lighthouse was constructed in 1889. Its lantern stands on a white column with a pyramidal base, in front of a small one storey building. The lighthouse was depicted on a Cape Verdean stamp in 2004. ()
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Ponta Preta Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Monte Graciosa, Tarrafal, Estádio de Mangue, Ribeira da Prata.