Farol de Praia da Barra
Farol de Praia da Barra has a focal height of 66.1 metres, a tower height of 61.9 metres and a range of 23 nautical miles. It was built in 1893.
- Focal height
- 66.1 metres
- Tower height
- 61.9 metres
- Range
- 23 nautical miles
- Built
- 1893
- Automated
- 1990
- Light characteristic
- Fl (4) W 13s.
- Coordinates
- 40.64282, -8.7478
The Lighthouse of Praia da Barra, also known as the Aveiro Lighthouse, is located in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, in the municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro. It was built in 1893 and is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal, standing at a height of 203 feet. The lighthouse has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and is marked with red and white bands. It is situated on the coastal Praia da Barra, at the southern margin of the Ria de Aveiro, and oversees the barrier beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
The lighthouse was automated in 1990 and is currently open to the public, with visits held on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00. The lighthouse has a rich history, with plans for its construction dating back to 1856. The original plans were approved in 1879, but the construction was delayed and finally completed in 1893. The lighthouse replaced the services of the Hermitage of Senhora das Areias, which had previously served as a lookout and warning system for navigators.
The Lighthouse of Praia da Barra has a significant role in the maritime history of the region, and its construction was an important milestone in the development of the area's navigation systems. Today, it remains an importantaid to navigation and a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. With its impressive height and striking design, the lighthouse is a notable landmark in the region and a testament to the importance of maritime safety and navigation.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is red and white bands tower, red lantern. The light has a focal height of 66.1 metres. The light has a range of 23 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (4) W 13s. It carries a 3rd order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was automated in 1990. It is managed by Directorate for Lighthouses<br>({{lang|pt|Direcção de Faróis}}).
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- Name
- Lighthouse of Praia da Barra<br>{{lang|pt|Farol da Praia da Barra}}<br><small>{{lang|pt|Farol de Aveiro}}</small>
- Marking
- red and white bands tower, red lantern
- Range Nm
- 23
- Lens Type
- 3rd order [[Fresnel lens]]
- Foundation
- 2-story keeper's house
- Year Built
- 1893
- Description
- The '''Lighthouse of Praia da Barra''', also known as the ''Aveiro Lighthouse'' (), is an active lighthouse in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro. Situated on the coastal ''Praia da Barra'', at the southern margin of the Ria de Aveiro, it is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal, with a height of overseeing the barrier beach and exposed to Atlantic storms. It is open to the public and visits are held on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- View of the lighthouse
- Location Text
- {{flag|Portugal}} [[Ílhavo]], [[Gafanha da Nazaré]]
- Focal Height M
- 66.1
- Managing Agent
- Directorate for Lighthouses<br>({{lang|pt|Direcção de Faróis}})
- Tower Height M
- 61.9
- Year Automated
- 1990
- Heritage Status
- Unclassified
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (4) W 13s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower