Name and Location

The Farol de Cacilhas, also known as the Cacilhas Lighthouse, is a minor lighthouse located in Almada, Portugal. It is situated at the Cacilhas Terminal, P1.

Construction and History

The construction era of the Farol de Cacilhas is not specified in available records. However, it was listed as a heritage site by the Portuguese government in 2009, with an estimated start date for its construction around that time. The lighthouse's design and architecture are not well-documented, but it likely follows traditional Portuguese lighthouse designs.

Architecture and Materials

There is no information available on the architecture or materials used to build the Farol de Cacilhas.

Light and Navigation

The Farol de Cacilhas emits a green light every 4 seconds (Fl(3)W.15s). The light has a range of 3 miles and is visible for approximately 1.5 minutes followed by a 2.5-minute pause, then repeating the sequence.

Accessibility and Visiting

There is no information available on accessibility or visiting the Farol de Cacilhas.

Notable Views and Landscape

There is no information available on notable views or landscape related to the Farol de Cacilhas.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no anecdotal stories or folklore related to the Farol de Cacilhas.

Technical and Operational Details

The Farol de Cacilhas has a focal height of 4 meters above sea level, making it 14 meters tall in total. Its geographic coordinates are -9.1463615, 38.6880746.

Further Information

For more detailed information on the Farol de Cacilhas, please consult relevant sources or contact the authorities responsible for maintaining the lighthouse.