Aveiro Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
The cylindrical stone tower rises 62 meters from a two-story rectangular base, displaying alternating red and white horizontal bands along its structure.
The lighthouse construction occurred between 1879 and 1893, replacing the former signal functions of the Hermitage of Senhora das Areias as a warning system.
The Aveiro Lighthouse remains an essential reference point for regional maritime navigation, guiding vessels through the entrance of Ria de Aveiro.
Public access to the lighthouse is available every Wednesday from 14:00 to 17:00, allowing visitors to climb 271 stone steps to the observation platform.
The structure operates with a third-order Fresnel lens installed in 1947, producing four white flashes every 13 seconds visible up to 23 nautical miles.
Location: Gafanha da Nazaré
GPS coordinates: 40.64283,-8.74788
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:04
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