Cape Rachado Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Port Dickson, Malaysia.
Cape Rachado Lighthouse is a navigation aid on the Port Dickson coast featuring a white stone structure that rises 24 meters tall. A two-story keeper's house sits at its base.
The original structure was built in 1528 by Portuguese rulers as the first maritime guidance structure in Malaysia. A new concrete tower was added in 1990 to support modern shipping surveillance.
The lighthouse serves as a migration checkpoint where thousands of raptors pass overhead during the flying season. Birdwatchers gather here to witness this natural event that shapes how visitors experience the promontory.
Access to the top is available through two stairway options: a 72-step spiral staircase or a stone staircase. Visitors can choose based on their comfort level and physical ability.
Alongside the historical tower stands a modern concrete tower that houses radar equipment for monitoring shipping traffic in the Malacca Strait. This technological addition means the site continues to serve an active navigation role today.
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