Breathtaking Portuguese Lighthouse
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Amazing spot for sunsets.

Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse is an impressive sight perched above the sea at the westernmost tip of Madeira Island. This unassuming structure has enabled ships to navigate without fear of striking the sheer cliffs and subsea dangers since 1922, and its lighthouse tower stands at 45 feet tall. What sets this structure apart is its eye-catching focal plane, which stands at an impressive 1,040 feet above sea level and is visible from a staggering 26 nautical miles away! T

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