🌎 Portugal 🇵🇹
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📍 Miradouro da Ponta do Arnel
✈️ Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
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Miradouro da Ponta do Arnel, a breathtaking viewpoint in the Azores, Portugal, offers spectacular panoramas of the Arnel Lighthouse and the rugged coastline. It's easily accessible by car to the main viewpoint, though the extremely steep and narrow road down to the lighthouse itself is best navigated on foot, with extreme caution, or via a local tour/taxi, making it less suitable for those with significant mobility issues desiring to reach the very bottom. Visits can be self-guided, perfect for solo travelers with their own transport, or included as part of an organized island tour. While open year-round, clear weather is crucial for optimal visibility, as fog and rain can obscure views, especially during winter; comfortable shoes are recommended if you plan to walk the steep descent. There is no entrance fee, making it a free attraction, with typical visits lasting 15-30 minutes for the viewpoint, extending to 1-2 hours if undertaking the challenging walk down to the lighthouse.