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Ilha Escalvada Lighthouse

7HXV+V7 Guarapari - State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Name and Location

The Ilha Escalvada Lighthouse is located at the coordinates of -20.7002783° S, 40.4068333° W in Guarapari, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Construction and History

The Ilha Escalvada Lighthouse was constructed during the 19th century with no specific year provided. The official name is "Ilha Escalvada" and local nickname also being "Ilha Escalvada".

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a red round metal tower standing at an impressive height of 39 meters (127 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of 27 meters (89 feet). The structure's design reflects the architectural style of its era, blending functionality with aesthetics.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), emitting a signal every 6 seconds in a Q pattern (i.e., Fl(3)W.15s). This distinctive light pattern serves as a crucial aid to navigation for mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but details on opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not readily available. The closest city is Guarapari, offering various attractions, such as beautiful beaches and vibrant cultural scenes.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Ilha Escalvada Lighthouse stands sentinel on a scenic coastline, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush vegetation and picturesque beaches.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no local folklore or unique anecdotes have been documented about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates automatically, eliminating the need for manual operation.

Further Information

For more information on visiting the Ilha Escalvada Lighthouse, please consult local authorities or relevant tourism boards. Guarapari offers various attractions, including beautiful beaches and vibrant cultural scenes.

Details

NameIlha Escalvada Lighthouse
CityGuarapari
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-20.7002783, -40.4068333
Historic significancemaritime history and navigation
Focal height27
Tower height39
Accessibletrue
View descriptionlush vegetation and picturesque beaches
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionsbeautiful beaches, vibrant cultural scenes
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range9.3
Automatedtrue