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Armação de Pera Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇹Armação de Pêra, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Armação de Pera Lighthouse

The Armação de Pera light is positioned atop a seven-story waterfront condominium building directly overlooking the beach. This light emits a white flash every five seconds. It provides a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The light's focal height reaches 30 meters above the sea. While the site is open for public viewing, access to the tower itself is restricted. The light is located opposite the beach in Armação de Pera, a popular resort in Portugal.

Why it matters: This light aids local maritime traffic, especially recreational and fishing vessels, navigating the busy coastal waters of the Algarve. Its placement on a tall waterfront building offers good visibility along this developed coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Armação de Pêra
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Located opposite the beach in Armação de Pera, a popular beach resort in Portugal.
Latitude
37.1006°
Longitude
-8.3558°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Albufeira(4.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D2194
NGA No.
3688

Tower & Structure

Structure: The light is mounted atop a 7-story waterfront condo building.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Armação de Pera Lighthouse at night?+
Armação de Pera displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Armação de Pera Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Armação de Pera Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Armação de Pêra at 0.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Benagil (3.9 NM WSW), Albufeira (4.5 NM ESE), Olhos de Água (8.3 NM E), Portimao (8.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Armação de Pera Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Armação de Pera Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Armação de Pera Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Armação de Pera Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.