PORTUGAL

PORTUGAL.

Landscapes and monuments series.
Cape Girão, Madeira Island.
Third stamp in a set of 4, issued on 06.12.1972.
Face value: 10 Portuguese escudos.
Printing: Offset lithography.
Size: 35 x 26.

Catalogues
- Afinsa No. 1142.
- Michel No. 1191.
- Scott No. 1131.
- StampWorld No. 1180.
- Stanley Gibbons No. 1458.
- Yvert et Tellier No. 1140.

Cape Girão is a cliff located on the southern coast of the island of Madeira. It is diamond-shaped and stands at 580 m (1,900 ft) above sea level (it is one of the highest cliffs in Europe). It is located between two river valleys that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. In October 2012, a clear glass walkway was opened at the top of the cliff, offering impressive views.