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Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇹Sagres, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 6 meters tall, displays horizontal red and white bands. Its focal plane is 16 meters above sea level, emitting a white light that flashes once every 5 seconds. The structure is associated with a one-story building. It is located near Burgau, a former fishing village now a beach resort, on the Portugal coast. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light contributes to navigational safety along the Algarve coast for maritime traffic and recreational vessels near Burgau.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Sagres
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Faro
Sea Region
Portugal coast near Burgau, a former fishing village and popular beach resort, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo.
Latitude
36.9987°
Longitude
-8.9484°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lagos(14.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D2172.3
NGA No.
3623
ARLHS No.
POR-066

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with horizontal red and white bands

Structure: round tower, painted with horizontal red and white bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Vila do Bispo Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sagres at 1.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Burgau (9.6 NM ENE), Lagos (14.7 NM ENE), Portimao (21.5 NM ENE), Benagil (25.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vila do Bispo Lighthouses 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 Vila do Bispo Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vila do Bispo Lighthouses 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.