Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais, São Jorge Island
Facts and practical information
The Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse is a beacon/lighthouse located along the 200 m cliffs of Ponta dos Rosais near Rosais in the extreme northwest of the island of São Jorge, in the Archipelago of the Azores, Portugal. It includes the main tower and several living quarters and auxiliary buildings constructed for the maintenance and operation of the lighthouse, currently abandoned and in ruins. This includes structures such as a motor-pool, a communal hearth and a series of concrete lavoirs for washing, as well as the larger block devoted to administration and private residences. ()
São Jorge Island
Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Rosais Islets, Reserva Florestal de Recreio das Sete Fontes.