Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais, Maritime beacon at Ponta dos Rosais cliffs, Azores, Portugal.
The lighthouse stands 283 meters above sea level on the extreme northwest coast of São Jorge Island, featuring a cylindrical concrete tower with auxiliary buildings.
Following its inauguration in 1958, the lighthouse represented the most technologically advanced beacon in the Portuguese maritime network, equipped with a dual-optical cathode system.
The lighthouse complex included residential quarters, administrative blocks, and communal facilities, reflecting the maritime navigation heritage of the Azores archipelago.
The automated beacon operates with solar panels and emits light signals visible for 15 kilometers, guiding vessels through the western waters of São Jorge Island.
The site forms part of the Azores Geopark, where visitors can observe breeding colonies of roseate terns and Cory's shearwater birds near the lighthouse.
Location: Rosais
Inception: January 1, 1958
GPS coordinates: 38.75364,-28.31156
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:07
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