Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço

Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço
Location Madeira
Coordinates
Year first constructed 1870
Tower shape cylindrical octagonal stone tower
Markings / pattern stone tower on white building.
Height 10 metres
Focal height 103 metres
Current lens 400 mm acrylic lens
Characteristic White flash every 5 seconds
Admiralty number D2726
NGA number 23740
ARLHS number MAD-004

The Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço is a lighthouse located on the islet of São Lourenço which marks the extreme east of Madeira island, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1870 on top of a small extinct volcano and has a focal point of 103 meters. It is the oldest lighthouse in Madeira.[1]

References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira. The Lighthouse Directory.