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Portimão East Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇵🇹Ferragudo, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Portimão East Mole Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 7 meters tall, is located at the end of the eastern mole protecting the entrance to Portimão harbor. It features a round, bluntly conical tower painted with green and white horizontal bands, and its light is positioned 10 meters above sea level. The structure emits a green flash every five seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. While the tower is closed to the public, the mole itself is accessible, offering views of maritime activity. The lighthouse is situated near Ferragudo, serving the nearest port of Portimão, which is 0.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Portimão harbor, particularly for the diverse array of commercial and recreational vessels utilizing the Arade River estuary. Its green flash specifically delineates the eastern side of the channel, preventing groundings and collisions in a frequently trafficked area.

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
Ferragudo
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Located at the end of the mole on the east side of the entrance to Portimão harbor.
Latitude
37.1085°
Longitude
-8.5266°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Portimao(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
POR-092

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands

Structure: round bluntly conical tower with gallery, painted with green and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Portimão East Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Portimão 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 Portimão East Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Portimão East Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Portimao at 1.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Benagil (4.7 NM ESE), Lagos (7 NM W), Armação de Pêra (8.5 NM E), Burgau (11.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Portimão East Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Portimão 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 Portimão East Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Portimão 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.