Farol de Câmara de Lobos

The Farol de Câmara de Lobos is a small lighthouse on the south coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1937 on top of a promontory at a focal height of 23 metres, and is located about 7 km west of the city of Funchal.[1]

Câmara de Lobos Lighthouse
Farol de Câmara de Lobos
The lighthouse in 2006
LocationCâmara de Lobos
Madeira
Portugal
Coordinates32°38′49.2″N 16°58′32.3″W
Tower
Constructed1937
Constructionconcrete building
Height5 metres (16 ft)
Shapesmall square equipment building with short light mast
Markingswhite building, red trim
Light
Focal height23 metres (75 ft)
Light sourcemains power
CharacteristicOc R 6s.

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-18.


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