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Montedor Lighthouse — Attraction in Viana do Castelo

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Montedor Lighthouse
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The Montedor Lighthouse is located on the Atlantic Ocean on a promontory in the parish of Carreço in the municipality of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.
Nearby attractions
Moinhos de Montedor
R. dos Moinhos, Portugal
Praia de Fornelos e Promontório de Montedor
R. de Suavila 53, Portugal
Praia do Paçô
R. do Penedo Coutim, Portugal
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Casa do Cato
Av. de Montedor 893, 4900-279, Portugal
Residencias Ana Carmen
R. do Fino 56, 4900-279 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Morada do Ultramar
R. dos Combatentes do Ultramar 157, 4900-279 Carreço, Portugal
Hostel Casa do Adro
Av. Nossa Sra. da Graça 446, 4900-278 Carreço, Portugal
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Montedor Lighthouse

R. do Alto do Facho 174, Carreço, Portugal
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The Montedor Lighthouse is located on the Atlantic Ocean on a promontory in the parish of Carreço in the municipality of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

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attractions: Moinhos de Montedor, Praia de Fornelos e Promontório de Montedor, Praia do Paçô, restaurants:
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Nearby attractions of Montedor Lighthouse

Moinhos de Montedor

Praia de Fornelos e Promontório de Montedor

Praia do Paçô

Moinhos de Montedor

Moinhos de Montedor

4.4

(268)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Praia de Fornelos e Promontório de Montedor

Praia de Fornelos e Promontório de Montedor

4.5

(63)

Open 24 hours
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Praia do Paçô

Praia do Paçô

4.7

(323)

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4.4
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5.0
1y

Os faróis têm uma aura especial, e quanto mais imponentes e altos forem, mais isso se observa. Este é um dos faróis mais altos do Norte, permanece em funcionamento pleno, muito bem cuidado pelos militares da Direcção de Faróis, e é um exemplo positivo que prova ser possível fazer serviço público e trabalhar num edifício que também tem valor turístico.

Levantado a 7 milhas náuticas a Sul da foz do rio Minho, dispõe de instalações de comando e controlo, zonas de descanso para o pessoal e a torre, de 28 metros de altura e 103 metros de altura focal, com uma potente lâmpada que produz grupos de dois relâmpagos brancos de 10 em 10 segundos, visíveis a 22 milhas náuticas.

A necessidade de um farol na costa minhota é antiga e foi sendo remediada por fachos e alumiaras ao longo de séculos. Em 1 de Fevereiro de 1758, a Junta Geral da Fazenda mandou construir um facho na costa de Viana... todavia, a obra não foi avante e as ordens foram ignoradas, tal como o decreto de 1826, do mesmo teor, e as sugestões no mesmo sentido emitidas pela Comissão de Faróis e Balizas em 1882-83. Mais enfática nas suas palavras terá, eventualmente, sido a comissão formada em 1902 e liderada pelo capitão de mar-e-guerra Joaquim Patrício Gouveia, e na qual se integraram também o capitão de fragata Júlio Zeferino Schultz Xavier e o primeiro tenente Francisco Oliver, pois a obra finalmente arrancou, com projecto do engenheiro José Ribeiro de Almeida e verba de 22 contos de réis.

Começou a funcionar a 20 de Março de 1910, com uma óptica Barbier, Bénard & Turenne que veio do Farol de São Vicente e era alimentado a petróleo. Danificado por temporais em 1917, foi sendo modernizado ao longo dos anos e, em 1919, passou a dispor de “ronca” a ar comprimido, electrificada em 1952, pouco tempo depois da electrificação da própria lâmpada,...

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5.0
1y

Amazing lighthouse, especially the staircase to the light is beautiful. The views are stunning and I loved all the original details like the wooden doors. There are still 4 lighthouse keepers living and working here. The lighthouse can be visited every Wednesday afternoon, like all official lighthouses...

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1.0
1y

This is a rather bizarre attraction. The Lighthouse is surrounded by a wall and a gate, which was closed. There was no signage at all about hours, visits or tours. Although other reviews mention going up the lighthouse, we ended up walking around the wall. Totally not...

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Ariane MoussaultAriane Moussault
Amazing lighthouse, especially the staircase to the light is beautiful. The views are stunning and I loved all the original details like the wooden doors. There are still 4 lighthouse keepers living and working here. The lighthouse can be visited every Wednesday afternoon, like all official lighthouses in Portugal.
Vladimir PrusVladimir Prus
This is a rather bizarre attraction. The Lighthouse is surrounded by a wall and a gate, which was closed. There was no signage at all about hours, visits or tours. Although other reviews mention going up the lighthouse, we ended up walking around the wall. Totally not worth the drive.
J L RodríguezJ L Rodríguez
El Faro de Montedor es un faro de 28 metros de altura situado en el pueblo de Montedor, cerca de la ciudad de Viana do Castelo en el norte de Portugal. Es el faro más al norte de Portugal y uno de los hitos más importantes de la costa atlántica del país. El faro fue construido en 1910 y tiene una distintiva torre con rayas rojas y blancas. Emite un destello de dos segundos cada 12 segundos, visible hasta 22 millas náuticas (40 kilómetros). El faro es un destino turístico popular y ofrece impresionantes vistas de la costa circundante. Aparcamiento en el sitioescaso. No es accesible para personas con movilidad reducida. Sólo se puede ver por fuera. Danos un 👍 si te gusta. Gracias.
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Amazing lighthouse, especially the staircase to the light is beautiful. The views are stunning and I loved all the original details like the wooden doors. There are still 4 lighthouse keepers living and working here. The lighthouse can be visited every Wednesday afternoon, like all official lighthouses in Portugal.
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This is a rather bizarre attraction. The Lighthouse is surrounded by a wall and a gate, which was closed. There was no signage at all about hours, visits or tours. Although other reviews mention going up the lighthouse, we ended up walking around the wall. Totally not worth the drive.
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El Faro de Montedor es un faro de 28 metros de altura situado en el pueblo de Montedor, cerca de la ciudad de Viana do Castelo en el norte de Portugal. Es el faro más al norte de Portugal y uno de los hitos más importantes de la costa atlántica del país. El faro fue construido en 1910 y tiene una distintiva torre con rayas rojas y blancas. Emite un destello de dos segundos cada 12 segundos, visible hasta 22 millas náuticas (40 kilómetros). El faro es un destino turístico popular y ofrece impresionantes vistas de la costa circundante. Aparcamiento en el sitioescaso. No es accesible para personas con movilidad reducida. Sólo se puede ver por fuera. Danos un 👍 si te gusta. Gracias.
J L Rodríguez

J L Rodríguez

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