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Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse

Oc Green 5s🇵🇹Faro, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse

This operational lighthouse, located on the eastern side of the Ria Formosa entrance, guides vessels in Portugal's Faro region. Its green light, a single flash every 5 seconds, is positioned 7 meters above the water. The light emanates from above the doors of a boathouse, a distinctive feature of its structure. While the site is open to the public, the boathouse structure itself is not accessible for climbing. The nearest port, Olhao, is 3.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light aids maritime traffic navigating the entrance to the Ria Formosa lagoon system. Its placement above a boathouse provides a unique and practical navigational marker for this coastal environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc G 5s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Faro
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the Ria Formosa entrance, west of the Cabo de Santa Maria lighthouse.
Latitude
36.9744°
Longitude
-7.8679°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Olhao(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D2211
NGA No.
3748

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
green

Structure: The light is mounted above the doors of a boathouse.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse at night?+
Ilha de Culatra displays the characteristic Oc Green 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. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Olhão at 3.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Faro (4.1 NM NW), Fuzeta (7.2 NM NE), Quarteira (12.4 NM WNW), Santa Luzia (12.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ilha de Culatra 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 Ilha de Culatra Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ilha de Culatra 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.