Location | São Jorge, Madeira |
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Coordinates | |
Year first constructed | 1959 |
Tower shape | cylindrical concrete tower with 8 ribs |
Markings / pattern | grey-white unpainted concrete |
Height | 14 metres |
Focal height | 271 metres |
Characteristic | white light, 2 s on, 3 s off. |
Admiralty number | D2755 |
NGA number | 23744 |
ARLHS number | MAD-008 |
The Farol da Ponta de São Jorge is a 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.[1]