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Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇵🇹Quarteira, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse

This pentagonal lighthouse, painted with green and white horizontal bands, stands at the seaward end of a mole in Quarteira, Portugal. The structure reaches a height of 6 meters, with its light positioned 12 meters above sea level. It emits a single green flash every 3 seconds, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is part of the navigational infrastructure for Quarteira's harbor, which is located approximately 0.7 kilometers away. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse defines the safe channel into Quarteira's harbor, assisting local fishing fleets and recreational craft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Quarteira
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Located at the end of a mole in Quarteira, a resort town of about 20,000 residents.
Latitude
37.0666°
Longitude
-8.1099°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Quarteira(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
D2198.3.
ARLHS No.
POR-089

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
pentagonal
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands

Structure: pentagonal 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 Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Quarteira East Mole displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Quarteira at 0.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Olhos de Água (3.7 NM WNW), Albufeira (7.4 NM W), Faro (8.9 NM ESE), Armação de Pêra (11.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Quarteira 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 Quarteira East Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Quarteira 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.