Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse, Santiago

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Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near the headland named Ponta do Lobo, in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. The lighthouse is located about 4 km east of the nearest village, Vale da Custa, and 11 km northeast of the capital Praia. The lighthouse was built in 1887 and is the island's second oldest. It is a 9 metres high trapezoidal tower, attached to a single storey keeper's house. Its class of light is Fl W 15s. its focal height is at 17 meters above sea level and its range is 10 nautical miles. ()

Coordinates: 14°59'14"N, 23°25'49"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Mercado Municipal, National Library of Cape Verde, Praia de São Francisco.

6.9 miSW
Museum
Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Praia
176 min walk • The Museu Etnográfico da Praia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Cape Verde's bustling capital city, Praia. As a beacon of heritage on the island of Santiago, this museum offers visitors a profound glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Cape Verde.
7 miSW
14°55'8"N • 23°30'31"W
Mercado Municipal, Praia
180 min walk • Shopping, Market
7.3 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Library
National Library of Cape Verde, Praia
185 min walk • The National Library of Cape Verde is located in Praia, Cape Verde. The library was established in 1999. The library maintains the National Bibliography, contains the country's historical archives and the theses and dissertation bank and is a legal deposit.
2.4 miSW
14°58'15"N • 23°27'41"W
Praia de São Francisco, Santiago
61 min walk • Beach
6.5 miSW
Museum
Quartel Jaime Mota, Praia
165 min walk • Quartel Jaime Mota is a historical building in the historic city centre of Praia, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of Avenida Andrade Corvo, near the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde.
6.8 miSW
14°55'17"N • 23°30'22"W
Igreja do Nazareno, Praia
174 min walk • Church
6.8 miSW
Street
Avenida Charles Darwin, Praia
174 min walk • Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
6.8 miSW
Street
Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Praia
174 min walk • Avenida Amílcar Cabral is an avenue in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is the neighborhood's longest street and the main artery of the city centre.
0.8 miN
Lighthouse
Ponta do Lobo
21 min walk • Ponta do Lobo is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is in the municipality of São Domingos, 4 km east of Vale da Custa, 4 km southeast of Moia Moia and 11 km northeast of Praia.
5.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Achada Grande Tras, Praia
152 min walk • Achada Grande Tras is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 2,958 at the 2010 census. It is situated east of the city centre, and south of the Nelson Mandela International Airport. Adjacent neighbourhoods include Achada Grande Frente and Lem Ferreira to the west.
6.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Vila Nova, Praia
167 min walk • Vila Nova is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,868 at the 2010 census. It is situated north of the city centre.