Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) Lighthouse
A hexagonal equipment building stands on Ilhéu Mole, a small islet offshore from Porto Moniz, Madeira. The structure's focal height reaches 65 meters, providing a geographic range of 20.8 nautical miles. This operational light has served as a navigational aid for many years. It is located near the nearest port of Porto Moniz, 0.3 kilometers away. The lighthouse emits a light visible from the mainland, a constant presence against the ocean.
Why it matters: This light guides vessels into and out of the harbor at Porto Moniz, a fishing and tourist area. It also marks the Ilhéu Mole islet, preventing collisions in waters known for strong currents.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 65m
- Geographic Range
- 20.8NM
Location
- City
- Porto Moniz
- Country
- 🇵🇹Portugal
- Sea Region
- Off Ilhéu Mole near Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal
- Latitude
- 32.8697°
- Longitude
- -17.1641°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 3m
- Tower Shape
- hexagonal
Structure: hexagonal equipment building
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Porto Moniz(0.3 km)
- ARLHS No.
- MAD-010
Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Portugal yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.