Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Farol da Ponta do Pargo
Madeira's westernmost red-roofed lighthouse, standing on a sea cliff about 300 metres high, and the top spot on the island for watching the Atlantic sunset.
The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse was built in 1922 at the westernmost tip of Madeira. It stands on a sea cliff about 290 m high and is one of Portugal's highest lighthouses. The grassy area and viewpoints beside it look down on the sheer cliffs and the endless Atlantic, which turns golden-red at sunset. A small exhibition room inside the lighthouse has irregular opening hours. The coastal cliff trail and the Miradouro do Fio teahouse nearby are also worth visiting. It is only reachable by car, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Funchal.
Opening hours
Viewpoint open all day
Nearby sights
- Achadas da Cruz Cable Car
- Porto Moniz Natural Pools
- Fanal Forest
- Calheta Beach
- Levada das 25 Fontes & Risco (PR6)
- Seixal Beach
- Véu da Noiva Viewpoint
- Ponta do Sol