Farol da Ponta de São Jorge | |
Coordinates: | 32.8346°N -16.9063°W |
Yearbuilt: | 1959 |
Construction: | concrete tower |
Shape: | cylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern |
Marking: | grey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail |
Height: | 14m (46feet) |
Focalheight: | 271m (889feet) |
Characteristic: | Fl W 5s. |
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.[1]