Ponta de Sao Mateus (38°39'N., 27°17'W.) is located 2.7 miles W of Monte Brasil. The coast between is low and fringed by rocks. The small town of Sao Mateus is situated within a cove which is entered 0.5 mile ENE of the point. A light is shown from the W entrance point and a prominent church, with two towers, stands in the town. A small pier and a landing place front the town and are used by fishing vessels. Another landing place is situated at Porto do Negrito, which lies in a small cove close W of the point.

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