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Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇵🇹Faro, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 8 meters tall with its focal plane at 10 meters. The tower is painted with green and white horizontal bands and emits a green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. It is located on the east mole, marking the entrance to the Faro estuary. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Olhão, 3.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse clearly delineates the eastern boundary of the navigable channel, preventing groundings on the mole and ensuring safe passage for vessels entering and exiting the estuary.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Faro
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
east mole of the estuary entrance
Latitude
36.9633°
Longitude
-7.8689°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Olhao(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D2209
NGA No.
3732

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted with green and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Faro at 4.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Olhão (4.5 NM NNE), Fuzeta (7.7 NM NE), Quarteira (12.7 NM WNW), Santa Luzia (13.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole 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 Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Barra Faro-Olhão East Mole 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.