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Farol de Aveiro — Attraction in Ílhavo

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The Lighthouse of Praia da Barra, also known as the Aveiro Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro.
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Café Farol
Av. João Corte Real, Praia da Barra, 3830-753 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Restaurante Praia Do Farol
Lgo do Farol 11, 3830-753 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
BLUEFIN
Av. João Corte Real 8, 3830-751 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Taberna Nobe
Lgo do Farol 9, 3830-753 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
MIAMI Burger & Steak
Av. Fernão de Magalhães nº 198, 3830-749 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
bentos.beach.garden
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 193, Praia da Barra, 3830-749 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Madremia Pizza Bistro
Lgo do Farol 10, 3830-751 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Barba Azul, The Sushi House
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 3830-749 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Tábua da Ria
Av. Infante Dom Henrique, Praia da Barra, 3830-751 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Marisqueira Corte Real
Av. João Corte Real 77, 3830-751 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
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Farol de Aveiro

Lgo do Farol 1, 3830-763 Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
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The Lighthouse of Praia da Barra, also known as the Aveiro Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro.

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Café Farol

Restaurante Praia Do Farol

BLUEFIN

Taberna Nobe

MIAMI Burger & Steak

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Madremia Pizza Bistro

Barba Azul, The Sushi House

Tábua da Ria

Marisqueira Corte Real

Café Farol

Café Farol

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Restaurante Praia Do Farol

Restaurante Praia Do Farol

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BLUEFIN

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Taberna Nobe

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Standing at 62 meters in height (66 meters above sea level), this is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal and the second tallest in the Iberian Peninsula. It was designed in 1879 and completed in 1893. Since the automation of its operations in 1990, the lighthouse has been unmanned. The exterior features a distinctive pattern of red and white horizontal stripes. Inside, there are 271 stone spiral steps followed by 20 steel steps and an elevator. Visitors can access the interior during designated hours on Wednesdays. From the top, you can view the actual lighthouse beacon and enjoy sweeping panoramas of Praia da Barra, the Atlantic coastline, the Aveiro Lagoon, and nearby towns. Note: Visitors are required to use the staircase to reach the top; the elevator is not available for public use. In addition, there is no online reservation system. A staff member is present on site, but entry is informal—visitors must either call ahead or knock at the lighthouse door to speak directly with the...

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After climbing to the top of the lighthouse, visitors are told that it's forbidden to go outside to the "balcony". You can only look at the view through dusty windows - very unphotogenic.

If the whole point is to see the light projector, you can do that in other lighthouses or technology museums without climbing over 280 steps.

Within the 3-hour time slot for visiting, admittance only occurs in 45 minute intervals, so you might need to wait outside for a while.

All in all, not worth the hassle. However, I appreciate the municipality opening this up to the...

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O Farol de Aveiro é dos mais notáveis monumentos da Gafanha da Nazaré, freguesia do concelho de Ílhavo, e ergue-se junto à barra da Ria de Aveiro. É o mais alto de Portugal, o segundo maior da Península, o décimo-sexto maior da Europa e o vigésimo-segundo mais alto do Mundo. Gerido pela Direcção de Faróis da Marinha, bem que merecia ser classificado dada a sua singularidade.

Aberto ao público com regularidade, tem uma torre troncocónica de granito com 62 metros de altura e 66 metros de altura focal assente sobre fundações em betão e estacas de madeira. A sua escada helicoidal tem 288 degraus e a sua óptica Fresnel, de quinta ordem, emite grupos de quatro relâmpagos brancos a cada 13 segundos, visíveis a 23 milhas náuticas.

A perigosidade da barra de Aveiro vem do assoreamento a que está sujeita. Antigamente, a ajuda à navegação era garantida por um facho que funcionou no alto da Capela de Nossa Senhora das Areias, na ponta de São Jacinto, e por uma torre construída no século XIX sobre um dos baluartes do Forte da Barra. No entanto, quando a capela foi demolida decidiu-se, em 1856, pela construção de um farol. Projectado pelo engenheiro Paulo Benjamim Cabral em 1879, foi inaugurado a 15 de Outubro de 1893. Tinha já sinal sonoro e uma óptica alimentada por incandescência do vapor de petróleo, com lente de primeira ordem que emitia grupos de quatro relâmpagos brancos de 2,5 segundos a cada 9,5 segundos. Em 1929, o farol foi alvo de reparações importantes e, em 1936, foi electrificado. Em 1947 foi instalado o actual...

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Seokjin HamSeokjin Ham
Standing at 62 meters in height (66 meters above sea level), this is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal and the second tallest in the Iberian Peninsula. It was designed in 1879 and completed in 1893. Since the automation of its operations in 1990, the lighthouse has been unmanned. The exterior features a distinctive pattern of red and white horizontal stripes. Inside, there are 271 stone spiral steps followed by 20 steel steps and an elevator. Visitors can access the interior during designated hours on Wednesdays. From the top, you can view the actual lighthouse beacon and enjoy sweeping panoramas of Praia da Barra, the Atlantic coastline, the Aveiro Lagoon, and nearby towns. Note: Visitors are required to use the staircase to reach the top; the elevator is not available for public use. In addition, there is no online reservation system. A staff member is present on site, but entry is informal—visitors must either call ahead or knock at the lighthouse door to speak directly with the staff for access.
MiaMia
Farol de Aviero is breathtaking, inside and out. To secure a spot to see inside and walk the tiny staircase, double-check their webpage to be sure it's open on Wednesday. This is a functional lighhouse with a fascinating history. If possible, be sure to climb all the way to the top to see the lighting apparatus. If you happen to miss the Wednesday tour, there is a Portuguese state-run website that highlights the features of their beloved lighthouses.
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It was a moment, I haven't entered, I just visited the area in the mid September, the area is amazing. There is long side of the beach with several places around to have a drink. IT'S A COMBINATION of art nouveau in the down town with peaceful Beach time just 10 min away, car drive. I AM NOT FAMILIAR whether public transportation could be used to reach the place, BUT IF YOU WANT PEACEFUL ESCAPE AND SUNSET OR SUNRISE, IT IS YOUR PLACE TO GO.
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Standing at 62 meters in height (66 meters above sea level), this is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal and the second tallest in the Iberian Peninsula. It was designed in 1879 and completed in 1893. Since the automation of its operations in 1990, the lighthouse has been unmanned. The exterior features a distinctive pattern of red and white horizontal stripes. Inside, there are 271 stone spiral steps followed by 20 steel steps and an elevator. Visitors can access the interior during designated hours on Wednesdays. From the top, you can view the actual lighthouse beacon and enjoy sweeping panoramas of Praia da Barra, the Atlantic coastline, the Aveiro Lagoon, and nearby towns. Note: Visitors are required to use the staircase to reach the top; the elevator is not available for public use. In addition, there is no online reservation system. A staff member is present on site, but entry is informal—visitors must either call ahead or knock at the lighthouse door to speak directly with the staff for access.
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Farol de Aviero is breathtaking, inside and out. To secure a spot to see inside and walk the tiny staircase, double-check their webpage to be sure it's open on Wednesday. This is a functional lighhouse with a fascinating history. If possible, be sure to climb all the way to the top to see the lighting apparatus. If you happen to miss the Wednesday tour, there is a Portuguese state-run website that highlights the features of their beloved lighthouses.
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It was a moment, I haven't entered, I just visited the area in the mid September, the area is amazing. There is long side of the beach with several places around to have a drink. IT'S A COMBINATION of art nouveau in the down town with peaceful Beach time just 10 min away, car drive. I AM NOT FAMILIAR whether public transportation could be used to reach the place, BUT IF YOU WANT PEACEFUL ESCAPE AND SUNSET OR SUNRISE, IT IS YOUR PLACE TO GO.
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