Guia Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Cascais e Estoril, Portugal
The octagonal stone tower of Guia Lighthouse rises 28 meters above ground level with its white masonry walls and red lantern at the summit.
The lighthouse began operations in 1761 following reconstruction efforts directed by the Marquis of Pombal after the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
The structure represents Portuguese maritime navigation infrastructure, standing at the location where a religious brotherhood maintained oil lights for sailors since 1523.
The lighthouse emits a fixed white light visible up to 19 nautical miles away and operates through an automated system implemented in 1982.
The facility employs modern SMS technology to alert maintenance staff about technical issues, integrating traditional maritime safety with contemporary monitoring systems.
Location: Cascais e Estoril
Inception: 1761
Height: 28 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 38.69562,-9.44645
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:09
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