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Vila Real De Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Vila Real De Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

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Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

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Location: Vila Real De Santo António, Algarve, Portugal

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Fernando Cintra

January 19, 2024

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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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Niek 🇳🇱

September 30, 2025

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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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Kermit

July 20, 2022

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Beautiful lighthouse at the entrance of Vila Real de Santo Antonio.

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Mata de VRSA + Saúde Trail

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Explore the easy 4.1-mile (6.5 km) Trails of the Forest in Vila Real de Santo António, winding through a coastal pine forest.

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Praia de Monte Gordo — circular route

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View of Ayamonte and Spain – Talhão Path loop from Monte Gordo

13.3km

03:23

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Vila Real De Santo António, Algarve, Portugal

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