Ilhéu do Farol explained

Ilhéu do Farol
Location:Atlantic Ocean
Area Km2:0.115
Elevation M:107
Country Admin Divisions Title:Concelhos (Municipalities)
Country Admin Divisions:Machico Municipality
Population:0

Ilhéu do Farol (also: Ilhéu da Ponta de São Lourenço)[1] is an uninhabited islet off the easternmost point of Madeira Island, Portugal. It is part of the municipality of Machico. The islet lies adjacent to the east of the larger Ilhéu da Cevada, which lies directly east of the rocky peninsula Ponta de São Lourenço. Its area is 11.5ha.[2] The islet is 107 meters high. A lighthouse stands at the eastern extremity of the island.[3] The islet is part of the protected area Reserva Natural da Ponta de São Lourenço.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.madeira-web.com/pt/madeira/factos/ambiente/areas-protegidas/ponta-sao-lourenco.html Reserva Natural da Ponta de São Lourenço
  2. http://mapas.dgterritorio.pt/viewer/index.html m@pas online
  3. Note: the island is called "Ilheu de Fora" in the reference