Located on the northeast coast of São Miguel, Farol do Arnel was the first lighthouse to be built in the Azores, and began operation on 26 November 1876.

It’s still a working lighthouse today, 141 years later, and is open for guided tours every Wednesday afternoon. As luck would have it, we were there on a Wednesday afternoon, but we only discovered this fact when the lighthouse keeper saw us poking around and invited us inside.

A word of warning though: if you plan to visit Farol do Arnel, park your car at the top and walk down – unless you’re a very competent driver or have an addiction to adrenaline and danger.

You can read more here:

https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/top-13-sights-not-to-miss-on-a-road-trip-around-sao-miguel-the-azores-portugal/

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Hike along dramatic coastal trails to reach Arnel Lighthouse, where Atlantic waves crash against volcanic cliffs. Swim in natural pools at Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro or join whale watching tours from the harbour during summer months.

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Located on the northeast coast of São Miguel, Farol do Arnel was the first lighthouse to be built in the Azores, and began operation on 26 November 1876.

It’s still a working lighthouse today, 141 years later, and is open for guided tours every Wednesday afternoon. As luck would have it, we were there on a Wednesday afternoon, but we only discovered this fact when the lighthouse keeper saw us poking around and invited us inside.

A word of warning though: if you plan to visit Farol do Arnel, park your car at the top and walk down – unless you’re a very competent driver or have an addiction to adrenaline and danger.

You can read more here:

https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/top-13-sights-not-to-miss-on-a-road-trip-around-sao-miguel-the-azores-portugal/

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