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Figueira da Foz Lighthouse

44VC+8M Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Name and Location

The Figueira da Foz Lighthouse is located at 44VC+8M in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.

Construction and History

The exact details of the construction and operation of the Figueira da Foz Lighthouse are not well-documented. According to available information, the lighthouse was constructed during an unspecified era.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the architectural style or materials used in the construction of the Figueira da Foz Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of 14 meters (45.93 feet) with a focal height of the same. The light ranges for approximately 9 nautical miles (16.5 kilometers). The light characteristic is Fl, flashing every 6 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, the Figueira da Foz Lighthouse does not appear to be open to visitors. As such, there is no visitor information available regarding opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, or on-site facilities.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Figueira da Foz Lighthouse is likely that of the surrounding coastal landscape, but details on this aspect remain unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no local folklore or unique anecdotes known about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The status of automation or manual operation of the lighthouse is unclear. According to US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20), the lighthouse can be found at reference D 2066 with a sequence of 1.5+(4.5).

Further Information

For further reading, consult US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20) and GeoJSON dataset node/1568397060.

Details

NameFigueira da Foz Lighthouse
CityFigueira da Foz
CountryPortugal
Coordinates40.1433204, -8.878374
Focal height14
Tower height14
Landscape type
View description
Light characteristicFl
Light range9