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Chibata Lighthouse

F Red🇵🇹Almada, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chibata Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone lighthouse stands 23 meters tall and features tan and red coloring. Its design resembles a water tower with an expanded upper section, mounted on a stone base. Located atop a cliff on the Costa da Caparica, approximately 4 km southeast of the Rio Tejo's mouth, the lighthouse guides vessels. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. Its operational red light emits a steady flash characteristic.

Why it matters: The Chibata lighthouse is important for maritime traffic approaching the mouth of the Rio Tejo. Its unusual design, repurposed from a water tower, represents adaptive reuse in navigational infrastructure.

Background
The Lighthouse of Chibata is a multi-use structure water tower and lighthouse in the civil parish of Caparica e Trafaria, municipality of Almada, in the Portuguese district of Setúbal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Light Range
15NM (27.8 km)

Location

City
Almada
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Sea Region
Located atop a cliff above the Costa da Caparica about 4 km southeast of the mouth of the Rio Tejo.
Latitude
38.6444°
Longitude
-9.2183°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caparica(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D2138
ARLHS No.
POR-087
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q10280109 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
tan and red
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical water tower with an expanded upper portion, mounted on a stone base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chibata Lighthouse at night?+
Chibata displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chibata Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chibata Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Costa da Caparica at 0.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Trafaria (2 NM NNW), TORRAO (2.1 NM NW), Caparica (2.1 NM NNE), Banatica (2.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chibata Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chibata 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 Chibata Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chibata 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.