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Olhão Range Front Lighthouse

Oc Red 6s🇵🇹Olhão, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Olhão Range Front Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical tower stands 7 meters tall with its light at a focal height of 8 meters. It features a distinctive red horizontal band across its white structure. The tower is mounted atop a single-story building that functions as a fishmonger's shop. This structure guides vessels with a red occulting light, showing a red flash every 6 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 9.7 nautical miles. The light is situated on the waterfront of Olhão, near the town's port.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the local fishing fleet and other maritime traffic navigating the busy waterfront of Olhão, a key port in the Algarve. Its unique placement atop an active fishmonger's shop makes it a distinctive landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R 6s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Olhão
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
waterfront of Olhão
Latitude
37.0238°
Longitude
-7.8436°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band

Structure: small round cylindrical tower, painted with a white and a red horizontal band, mounted atop a 1-story building in use as a fishmonger's shop

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Olhao(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D2226.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Olhão Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Olhão Range Front displays the characteristic Oc Red 6s. 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 Olhão Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Olhão Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Olhão at 0.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Faro (4.5 NM W), Fuzeta (4.8 NM ENE), Santa Luzia (10.3 NM ENE), Quarteira (12.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Olhão Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Olhão 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 Olhão Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Olhão 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.