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Lighthouse Cabo de São Vicente

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Farol do Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres, Faro - Portugal
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The Cabo de São Vicente on the Portuguese Algarve coast is the southwesternmost tip of the European mainland. On the up to 70 m-high rocky cliffs stands a lighthouse, which is one of the brightest lighthouses in Europe and is still in use for shipping.

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37.022908, -8.996403

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37°01'22.5"N 8°59'47.0"W

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29S 500319 4097413

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Lighthouse Cabo de São Vicente

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8650-370 Sagres
https://www.amn.pt/DF/Paginas/FaroldoCabodeSVicente.aspx

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