Lombada dos Marinheiros | Viewpoint | Fajã da Ovelha
Briefly
The Lombada dos Marinheiros Viewpoint allows you to see part of this traditional locality and offers a panoramic perspective that stretches all the way to the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse. It highlights the vastness of the western coastline and the massive basalt cliffs.
Basic Information
Location: Miradouro da Lombada dos Marinheiros
Access: Accessible by car.
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy
Parking: Small roadside area
Best season: All year round
How to Get There
Located along the regional road in Lombada dos Marinheiros (Fajã da Ovelha). It is easily accessible as you drive toward Ponta do Pargo.
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Important to Know
- Lighthouse in View: This is one of the first spots coming from the south where the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse becomes clearly visible on the horizon.
- Rural Character: You can observe the traditional lifestyle of the western farmers and their small, wind-exposed fields.
- Whale Spotting: Historically, this high coastal stretch was used to monitor the ocean for whale activity.
Similar Viewpoints
- Boa Morte Viewpoint: Located nearby for an even closer view of the western cliffs.
- Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse: The final destination at the western tip.
- Massapez Viewpoint: For the view looking back toward the south.
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