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Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

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Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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    September 30, 2025

    The Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse (Farol de Vila Real de Santo António) is located in the far east of the Algarve, near the Spanish border. Built in 1923, it stands 40 meters tall. Situated on the dunes near Praia de Santo António beach, the lighthouse guides ships approaching the mouth of the Guadiana River. It is a striking landmark in a flat coastal landscape and is sometimes open to the public on special days.

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      January 19, 2024

      Built in the early 20th century, this lighthouse was crucial for guiding vessels on both the Guadiana River and the coast. It has undergone several modernization and reconstruction processes. Today, it is fully automated, with no lighthouse keepers on duty.

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