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FusetaLighthouse

3725+75 Fuseta, Portugal

Name and Location

The Fuseta Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Fuseta, Portugal, with coordinates [-7.7420451, 37.0507499]. It is situated within the administrative area of Olhão, in the Faro District of Portugal.

Construction and History

The Fuseta Lighthouse has been an integral part of the region's coastal landscape for over unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The structure is constructed using local materials such as stone and concrete. The lighthouse features a distinctive architectural style characteristic of Portuguese lighthouses from the unknown. It stands at approximately unknown meters tall, with a focal height of unknown meters.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, information about the light characteristics is not available at this time, including its range and pattern (e.g., Fl(3)W.15s).

Accessibility and Visiting

The Fuseta Lighthouse has undergone automation in recent years, with minimal human intervention required for its operation. While visitors are welcome to admire the lighthouse from the outside, there is no public access to the interior or tower.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Atlantic Ocean from various vantage points around the lighthouse.
  • The nearby Moncarapacho and Fuseta villages are also worth exploring.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore information is available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has undergone automation in recent years, with minimal human intervention required for its operation.

Further Information

Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the town of Olhão, and the historic city center of Faro.

Details

NameFusetaLighthouse
CityFuseta
CountryPortugal
Coordinates37.0507499, -7.7420451
Year of construction[insertyearofconstruction]
Eventsnotavailable
Historic significance
Keeper storiesnotavailable
Storiesnotavailable
Architectural stylePortugueselighthousesfromthe[insertera]
Construction materialstoneandconcrete
Focal height[insertfocalheight]meters
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typecoastalecosystems,includingsandybeaches,dunes,andwetlands
View descriptionstunningviewsoftheRiaFormosaNaturalParkandtheAtlanticOcean
Light characteristicnotavailable
Light range