Diaz Point, Lighthouse at Diaz Point near Lüderitz, Namibia
Diaz Point Lighthouse is a 28 m tower on the Atlantic Ocean at Diaz Point near Lüderitz, Namibia. Its lantern and gallery sit on a one-story-high hexagonal stone base, and the tower is painted in red and white bands. A foghorn stands 450 m north of the lighthouse.
This location takes its name from Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, who made landfall here in 1488 during his voyage along southern Africa's coast. The lighthouse itself was constructed much later to support modern maritime traffic in these strategic waters.
The lighthouse is painted in red and white bands, a pattern that keeps it recognisable along this stretch of the Atlantic coast near Lüderitz. Its foghorn stands 450 m to the north, separate from the tower, and both are still pointed out to visitors as the marks of the site.
The structure sits south of Lüderitz and is accessible from town, though visitors must follow designated pathways because mining operations control parts of the surrounding area. Planning ahead for access routes and checking local conditions is important before making the journey.
A memorial cross made from local dolerite rock was placed here in 1988 to honor Dias's arrival and now stands among natural rock formations near the lighthouse. This marker shows how the site maintains connection to its distant past through relatively recent construction.
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