Sea & Maritime Heritage · São Sebastião

Farol das Contendas

Coastal lighthouse inaugurated in 1934 at Ponta das Contendas, on the south-east of Terceira Island.

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About this place

Coastal lighthouse inaugurated in 1934 at Ponta das Contendas, on the south-east of Terceira Island.

Azzy’s story

Farol das Contendas began lighting this coast on 1 February 1934, helping navigation along one of Terceira's most exposed stretches. Its tower is 13 metres high and the light reaches around 23 nautical miles.

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