Name and Location

Farol de Galinhos is an active coastal lighthouse located in the small fishing village of Galinhos, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The lighthouse stands on a low sandy peninsula accessible by 4x4 or local boat from the town of Galinhos.

Construction and History

The exact date of Farol de Galinhos's construction is unknown due to lack of detailed archival records. However, it appears on Brazilian nautical charts under reference G0158 and in the Brazilian "Lista de Faróis" managed by the Navy's Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN).

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a round, tapering concrete tower with a height of approximately 14 meters. Its exterior is painted bright red with one or more horizontal white bands.

Light and Navigation

Farol de Galinhos emits a white flashing light visible up to 12 nautical miles, with a characteristic of one flash every 10 seconds (Fl W 10s). The light source is likely an automatic electric beacon powered by the local grid or solar-battery system. The lighthouse is fully automated and does not have a resident keeper.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can view and photograph the lighthouse from the exterior at any time, but entry into the tower is generally restricted. There is no formal visitor center, and visitors must access the site by 4x4 or local boat from the town of Galinhos.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers panoramic sea views and excellent birdwatching opportunities. Sunrises over the Atlantic and sunsets over the mangrove-lined backwaters are particularly scenic.

Further Information

• The lighthouse's nominal range is 12 nautical miles, and it may have AIS transceiver and radar reflectors installed (common for major coastal lights).