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, Rua 5 de Julho, National Library of Cape Verde, Rua Serpa Pinto.

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
Street, Historic walking areas
Rua 5 de Julho, Praia
179 min walk • Rua 5 de Julho, nestled in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, is a vibrant street that embodies the dynamic spirit of this island nation. Known for its cultural significance and bustling atmosphere, Rua 5 de Julho is a central hub for both locals...
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.
6.9 miSW
Street
Rua Serpa Pinto, Praia
178 min walk • Rua Serpa Pinto is a street in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is one of the main arteries of the city centre.
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.
6.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Platô, Praia
177 min walk • Plateau is the historic centre of the capital city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It gets its name because it is situated on a plateau overlooking the port of Praia. Its average elevation is 37 meters above sea level. The population of Plateau was 1,019 at the 2010 census.
6.9 miSW
Square
Praça António Loreno, Praia
177 min walk • Praça Luís de Camões is the second main square of the capital city of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located between Rua Serpa Pinto and Avenida Andrade Corvo in the eastern part of the Plateau, the historical city centre of Praia. The square is named after the 16th century Portuguese writer Luís de Camões.
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.
6.9 miSW
Street
Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria, Praia
177 min walk • Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
7.1 miSW
Street
Avenida Andrade Corvo, Praia
180 min walk • Avenida Andrade Corvo is an avenue in the Plateau of Praia, in the city centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It was named in honour of 19th century Portuguese politician João de Andrade Corvo. It runs south to north in the eastern part of the Plateau, parallel to Rua Serpa Pinto.
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.