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FarólLighthouse

V32J+RW Espargos, Cabo Verde

Name and Location

The Faról Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Espargos, Cabo Verde, with coordinates -22.91772, 16.8520712.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of construction and era are unavailable, but according to OpenStreetBugs, it is considered a ruin. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the lighthouse's official name or local nickname. The lighthouse has no heritage status and its automation status is unknown.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architectural style and construction materials of the Faról Lighthouse are unknown. Its height and focal height are also unavailable.

4. Light and Navigation

The light range, light characteristic (pattern and duration), and AIS or radar installation information are all unavailable. The lighthouse is no longer operational and does not function for navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Due to the ruinous state of the lighthouse, public accessibility is limited. Visitors can reach Espargos by air or land, then follow signs to the Faról Lighthouse, which is located near the town center. However, visitor hours and facilities are unavailable, and guided tours or entrance fees are not applicable.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers stunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby islands. The lighthouse sits amidst a scenic coastal area with sandy beaches and lush vegetation.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable photos or stories available about the Faról Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's former use is unknown, but it is currently in disrepair and considered a ruin. There is no information available on nautical chart references or significant historical events related to the lighthouse.

9. Further Information

For further reading, OpenStreetBugs provides verified information about the Faról Lighthouse.

Details

NameFarólLighthouse
CityEspargos
CountryCaboverde
Coordinates16.8520712, -22.91772
Year of constructionUnavailable(Note:AccordingtoOpenStreetBugs,it'sconsideredaruin)
Historic significanceNoinformationavailable
StoriesUnfortunately,nostoriesareavailableduetothelackofhistoricalrecords.
Architectural styleNoneavailable
Construction materialUnknown
Focal heightUnavailable
Tower heightUnavailable
RenovationsUnavailable
Landscape typeSceniccoastalareawithsandybeachesandlushvegetation.
View descriptionThesurroundinglandscapeoffersstunningvistasoftheAtlanticOceanandthenearbyislands.
Light characteristicNoinformationonthelight'spatternorduration
Light rangeUnavailable