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]

Farol da Ponta do Pargo
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Madeira
LocationPonta do Pargo
Madeira
Portugal
Coordinates32°48′50.0″N 17°15′45.3″W
Year first constructed1922
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern
Markings / patterngrey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail
Tower height14 metres (46 ft)
Focal height312 metres (1,024 ft)
Light sourcemains power
CharacteristicFl(3) W 20s 
HeritageImmovable Cultural Heritage of Municipal Interest 

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