Farol da Ponta de São Jorge, Madeira Island

Name: Farol da Ponta de São Jorge
Address: Madeira Island, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Madeira Island

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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The Farol da Ponta de São Jorge is an active lighthouse located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1959 on top of a cliff and has a focal height of 271 metres. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°50'5"N, 16°54'22"W

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Farol da Ponta de São Jorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pico Ruivo, Achada do Teixeira, Engenho Velho Museum, Laurel forest.

5.6 miS
Madeira Island's highest mountain
Pico Ruivo, Madeira Natural Park
144 min walk • Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira via a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada.
4.9 miS
View point
Achada do Teixeira, Madeira Natural Park
124 min walk • Achada do Teixeira is a mountain and a settlement of the freguesia of Santana, of the municipality of Santana, Ilha da Madeira. It has a natural attraction in basalt stone which is called the "standing man". From here the main access to Pico Ruivo departs via the trail PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo.
6.3 miSE
32°46'16"N • 16°49'39"W
Engenho Velho Museum, Porto da Cruz
162 min walk • Specialty museum, Art museum, Science museum
7.2 miSW
, Nature, Natural attraction
Laurel forest, Madeira Natural Park
183 min walk • Laurel forest, also called laurisilva or laurissilva, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable, mild temperatures. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves, known as "laurophyll" or "lauroid".
2.5 miSE
32°48'9"N • 16°53'7"W
Parque Temático da Madeira, Santana
65 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Park

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge, Madeira Island

Facts and practical information

Madeira Island plan & book

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pico Ruivo, Madeira Natural Park

Achada do Teixeira, Madeira Natural Park

Engenho Velho Museum, Porto da Cruz

Laurel forest, Madeira Natural Park

Parque Temático da Madeira, Santana