Place cape/point Ponta do Sol
Ponta, Porto e Cais da Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol
south-west coast, parish and municipality of Ponta do Sol, Madeira
Approximate location
This entry describes the headland, small harbour and quay of Ponta do Sol on Madeira's south-west coast, and the possible origin of the name. The quay was built by the municipal council in 1848–1850; an extension project of 1880 was never carried out.