Ponta Temerosa is a headland on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Located in the south of the capital Praia, it is the southernmost point of the island. It is 2 km south from the city center. The lighthouse Farol de D. Maria Pia stands at the eastern point of the headland, marking the entrance to the Praia Harbour.[1]
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Location | Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde |
Coordinates | 14°54′01″N 23°30′32″W |
Offshore water bodies | Praia Harbor Atlantic Ocean |
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