On the westernmost tip of Madeira Island, standing at 290 meters of altitude, just above the rocky cliffs, there is a lighthouse. This square tower top flashing light dominates the surround cliffs and sea. The white, crystal directional rotating optic spotlight is 312 meters high which may be difficult to see from land on a cloudy day though its flash can be seen above water on a 26 miles range. The Ponta do Pargo lighthouse is established since 1922 and worth a visit not only for its amazing landscape around but also for the history it keeps.

Photo by: Catarina Fagundes