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Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse

Oc 5s🇵🇹Porto, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse

Established in 1915, the Cantareira (Range Front) lighthouse is located near Porto, Portugal. It is painted with horizontal red and white bands. This tower served as the front range light in a system designed to guide ships along a specific channel or into the nearby Oporto harbor. The tower itself is closed to the public, but the site is accessible. The light characteristic is an occulting yellow flash every 5 seconds.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was part of a range system providing precise directional guidance for maritime traffic entering a port or navigating a channel along the Portuguese coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc Y 5s
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
with horizontal red and white bands

Structure: The tower is painted with horizontal red and white bands.

Location

City
Porto
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Porto
Sea Region
Located on the coast of Portugal, serving as a front range light for a navigational channel.
Latitude
41.1474°
Longitude
-8.6667°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Oporto(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
POR-069
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse at night?+
Cantareira (Range Front) displays the characteristic Oc 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Porto at 1.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include São Pedro da Afurada (1.7 NM ESE), Senhora da Hora (2.3 NM NNE), Leixões (2.5 NM NNW), Matosinhos (2.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cantareira (Range Front) 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 Cantareira (Range Front) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cantareira (Range Front) 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.