Ilhéu de Sal Rei

Ilhéu de Sal Rei is an uninhabited islet near the coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. It is located 1 km (0.6 miles) southwest of the island capital Sal Rei. Its area is 89 ha (0.34 sq mi)^[1] and its highest point is 27 m (88.6 ft).^[2]

Ilhéu de Sal Rei

Ilhéu de Sal Rei seen from Sal Rei, Boa Vista
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Geography
Location	Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates	16.171°N 22.930°W / 16.171; -22.930
Area	0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi)
Highest elevation	27 m (89 ft)
Administration
Cape Verde
Municipality	Boa Vista
Demographics
Population	0

The islet has exposed basaltic and limestone rock, and there are sandy beaches in sheltered areas. The entire islet is a natural monument.^[2] The headland Ponta de Escuma is the islet's westernmost point. A narrow strait to its northeast separates it from Boa Vista island by 500 to 600 meters. On the southern tip of the island, the ruined Portuguese fort Duque de Bragança is situated.

Ponta da Escuma Lighthouse

Ponta da Escuma Lighthouse

Location	Ilhéu de Sal Rei, Ilhéu de Sal Rei, Sal Rei, Cape Verde
Coordinates	16°10′21″N 22°55′55″W
Tower
Constructed	1888 (first)
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	metal lamp post
Height	7.9 metres (26 ft)
Shape	cylindrical lamp post with light
Power source	solar power
Light
First lit	n/a (current)
Focal height	28 metres (92 ft)
Range	11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)[3]
Characteristic	Fl(5) WR 20s
Cape Verde no.	PT-2106[4]

The island has a lighthouse named Ponta de Escuma, built in 1888, consisted of a concrete staircase 5 metres (16 ft) high with the light on the top. The current light is a cylindrical metal mast 7.9 metres (26 ft) high with balcony and lantern. According to the NGA the light is still active,^[3] has a solar power unit and emits five flashes white or red depending from the direction in a twenty seconds period visible up to 11 nautical miles.^[3]

Gallery

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  Sunset near the Sal Rei Islet
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See also

• List of lighthouses in Cape Verde