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Lagos East Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇵🇹Lagos, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lagos East Mole Lighthouse

This concrete pyramidal tower, standing 6 meters tall, marks the entrance to Lagos harbor. It displays green and white horizontal bands and emits a green light. The light flashes every 5 seconds, providing a visible signal for vessels. The tower has a focal height of 10 meters and a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The structure includes a gallery, and the site is accessible to the public while the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Lagos harbor, a significant port for both commercial and recreational maritime traffic in the Algarve region. Its unique design also offers a distinctive architectural feature for a working light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Lagos
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Lagos harbor entrance, at the end of the east mole.
Latitude
37.0987°
Longitude
-8.6667°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lagos(0.0 km)
ARLHS No.
POR-090

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: rectangular pyramidal concrete tower with gallery, 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 Lagos East Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Lagos East Mole displays the characteristic Fl 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 Lagos East Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lagos East Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lagos at 0.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Burgau (5.2 NM WSW), Portimao (6.8 NM ENE), Benagil (11.2 NM E), Sagres (13.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lagos East Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lagos 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 Lagos East Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lagos 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.