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Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇵🇹Gafanha da Nazaré, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower, standing 12 meters tall, is painted with green and white horizontal bands. It features a round, bluntly conical structure with a cylindrical extension and gallery, though it lacks a lantern room. Its focal height reaches 15 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a green light, characterized by a single flash every three seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. It is situated at the end of a mole, serving as the front light for an approach range leading to Aveiro.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Aveiro, functioning as the front light of an approach range. It provides the initial alignment point for vessels entering the port channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Gafanha da Nazaré
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Aveiro
Sea Region
Located at the end of a mole, serving as the front light of an approach range for Aveiro.
Latitude
40.6422°
Longitude
-8.7580°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands

Structure: round, bluntly conical tower with a cylindrical extension and gallery but no lantern, painted with green and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aveiro(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
POR-085
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Aveiro Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GAFANHA DA ENCARNACA at 2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Aveiro (2.4 NM E), Vagueira (5.5 NM S), Torreira (7 NM NNE), Nariz (9.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aveiro Lighthouses 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 Aveiro Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aveiro Lighthouses 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.