Janela, Cape Verde
Fontes Pereira de Melo Lighthouse
Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo is a lighthouse at the northeastern point of the island of Santo Antão in northwestern Cape Verde. It is situated on the headland Ponta de Tumbo, 2 km east of Janela, 6 km southeast of Pombas and 15 km northeast of Porto Novo. The lighthouse was named after Fontes Pereira de Melo, prime minister of Portugal for several times between 1871 and 1886.
- City
- Janela
- Country
- Cape Verde
- Category
- Landmark
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia