geologically and
biologically speaking the pointy island (ilha pontuda) is
very similar to alfavaca. its name comes from a sharp
peak easily seen at distance. this landmark is also the location
of a small beacon used to help the local navigation. the
laje das tijucas is the
last among the bigger islands of the group. is also among the
most distant from the coast, a fact that makes it less visited
than the others and, as such, much calmer.