Farol da Ponta do Pargo
The Farol da Ponta do Pargo is an active lighthouse located in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1922 on top of Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment and has a focal height of 312 metres. In 2018 15,301 people visited the lighthouse.[1]
 Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Ponta do Pargo Madeira Portugal |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°48′50.0″N 17°15′45.3″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1922 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | grey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Heritage | Immovable Cultural Heritage of Municipal Interest, Proposto a Imóvel de Interesse Público |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 312 metres (1,024 ft) |
| Lens | second order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 26 nmi (48 km; 30 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(3) W 20s |
References
- Segundo farol português mais visitado é o da Ponta do Pargo RTP. Retrieved December 31, 2018
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