Ponta do Io (Ponta Juntabudo) (0°07'N., 6°40'E.), prominent and cliffy, is located 13 miles SSW of Ponta Praiao. The coast betwen is irregular, with rocky heads and sandy bays. The land rises regularly from the shore and is intersected by several rivers. A light is shown from from a tower, 5m high, standing on this point. Sete Pedras (0°02'N., 6°38'E.) lies about 2.5 miles offshore, 4.7 miles SSW of Ponta do Io. It consists of a group of rocks, the largest being 42m high. When seen from N, these rocks have the appearance of a vessel under sail. By day, these rocks do not constitute a danger as they are steep to, but they should not be approached at night.

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