Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
The white concrete tower of Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse extends 46 meters high along the Guadiana River near the Spanish border.
The lighthouse began operations in 1923 after a complex construction process that started in 1916 due to challenges with the sandy foundation.
The structure represents Portuguese maritime heritage with its third-order Fresnel lens system that guides vessels through both Portuguese and Spanish waters.
Visitors can access the light chamber through an elevator installed in 1957, replacing the original 220-step climb to the top.
The lighthouse beam reaches 26 nautical miles across the Gulf of Cádiz, flashing white light every 6.5 seconds to guide maritime traffic.
Location: Vila Real de Santo António
GPS coordinates: 37.18677,-7.41631
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:09
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