Arnel Lighthouse
Farol do Arnel
The oldest lighthouse in the Azores (1876), standing beneath cliffs in Nordeste, reached by a steep walk down to a small fishing harbor by the sea.
Arnel Lighthouse was built in 1876 and is the earliest lighthouse in the archipelago. Its white walls and red roof stand below green sea cliffs. From the roadside viewpoint, a walk down a very steep concrete path takes about 15 minutes to reach the lighthouse and a small fishing harbor. Private cars are not allowed on this road. The lighthouse interior is occasionally open to visitors, usually on Wednesday afternoons, so check the notices on site. The climb back up is tough, so pace yourself.
Opening hours
All day (lighthouse interior opening times vary)
Nearby sights
- Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
- Salto do Prego
- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
- Caldeiras das Furnas
- Terra Nostra Park
- Poça da Dona Beija
- Miradouro do Pico do Ferro
- Lagoa das Furnas