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Cabo Sardão Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇵🇹São Teotónio, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Sardão Lighthouse

Constructed from stone in 1915, the Cabo Sardão Lighthouse stands 17 meters tall, with its light positioned 68 meters above sea level. The tower is square, painted white with a red lantern, and rises from the center of a long, single-story keeper's house. Its white light emits three flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 21.2 nautical miles. This structure marks the only significant promontory along the Beja district's coast, located on vertical cliffs west of Cavaleiro village. The lighthouse has been operational since its completion in 1915.

Why it matters: The lighthouse specifically delineates the only major promontory on the Beja district's coast, offering a critical navigational reference for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
68m
Geographic Range
21.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sines(20.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D2164
NGA No.
3604
ARLHS No.
POR-014

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
stone

Structure: square masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a long 1-story triplex keeper's house

Location

City
São Teotónio
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Beja
Sea Region
marks the only major promontory on the coast of the Beja district, located atop vertical cliffs just west of the village of Cavaleiro.
Latitude
37.5987°
Longitude
-8.8162°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Sardão Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Sardão displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Cabo Sardão Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Sardão Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Almograve at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Colos (18.5 NM ENE), Sines (20.9 NM N), Lagos (30.4 NM SSE), Portimao (31.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Sardão Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Sardão 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 Cabo Sardão Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Sardão 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.