Name and Location

The Quebra-mar Lighthouse is located in Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto District, Portugal.

2. Construction and History

The Quebra-mar Lighthouse was constructed in the 19th century, but no specific date is recorded. The lighthouse's architecture style is unknown, although it likely shares similarities with other lighthouses built during that era.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Quebra-mar Lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The Quebra-mar Lighthouse exhibits two light characteristics: Fl (red) and Fl (white). The red light has a period of 5 seconds, a range of 9 nautical miles, and a sector end at 180 degrees. The white light also has a period of 5 seconds, a range of 12 nautical miles, and a sector start at 1 degree.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The current operation of the lighthouse is unknown, but it was previously an automated aid to navigation. The public can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, although the structure itself may not be open to visitors.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Quebra-mar Lighthouse is of the Atlantic coast and its surrounding landscape. No further information available on notable views or the landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are recorded about the Quebra-mar Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's GPS coordinates are 41.1728552, -8.7080492. No other technical or operational details are available.

9. Further Information

No further information is available on the Quebra-mar Lighthouse.