Farol de Cacilhas
Farol de Cacilhas has a tower height of 12 metres and a range of 11.5 nautical miles. It was built in 1886.
- Tower height
- 12 metres
- Range
- 11.5 nautical miles
- Built
- 1886
- First lit
- 1885
- Coordinates
- 38.68806, -9.14639
The Farol de Cacilhas is a lighthouse located in Cacilhas, Almada, Setúbal District, Portugal. It has a tower height of 12m. The lighthouse can be found at coordinates 38.688056, -9.146389.
Light and tower
It has a circular tower. The light has a range of 11.5 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1885. It is managed by Almada Naval Museum.
Details
- Name
- Cacilhas Lighthouse <br />''Farol de Cacilhas''
- Range Nm
- 11.5
- Year Built
- 1886
- Description
- The '''Cacilhas Lighthouse''' () is situated in the parish of Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, on the opposite side of the Tagus River from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Although not functioning, it was restored in 2009 as it is considered to be an important part of the area's heritage.
- Tower Shape
- circular
- Location Text
- [[Cacilhas]], [[Almada]], [[Setúbal District]], [[Portugal]]
- Managing Agent
- Almada Naval Museum
- Tower Height M
- 12
- Year First Lit
- 1885
- Year Deactivated
- 1978