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Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse, Vila Real de Santo António — Algarve

History

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Photo: Vitor Oliveira / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Built in 1923 to replace the old 'Farolinho de ferro' (iron lighthouse), it stands 40 meters tall. Electrified in 1927 and automated in 1989, it still benefits from the assistance of lighthouse keepers today.

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