Lajes (Lajes do Pico) (38°24'N., 28°16'W.) (World Port Index No. 38083) is situated at the head of a lagoon, about 1 mile NW of Ponta da Queimada. The small town is fronted by a quay which is used by local small craft. Numerous dangers lie in the approaches to the lagoon and the entrance, which has a depth of 1.1m, is indicated by a lighted range. Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 29m, sand, close NW of the entrance. It is reported that a conspicuous television mast stands 1 mile NE of the town.

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