Gibalta Lighthouse, Oeiras

Name: Gibalta Lighthouse
Address: Oeiras, Portugal

#9 among attractions in Oeiras

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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The Gibalta Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Oeiras, about 10 km west of the centre of Lisbon. It is a white cylindrical tower with dome and red veins, with illumination being supplied by a red fluorescent light. It was rebuilt in 1954 following a landslide which destroyed the old light and killed ten people on a passing train. ()

Local name: Farol da Gibalta Coordinates: 38°41'57"N, 9°15'59"W

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Gibalta Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio Nacional, Esteiro Lighthouse, Forte da Giribita, Forte de São Bruno.

0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio Nacional, Oeiras
19 min walk • The Estádio Nacional, also known as National Stadium Sports Complex and as Jamor Sports Complex, is a national football stadium used by the Portugal national team and by Belenenses SAD since 2018.
0.5 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Esteiro Lighthouse, Oeiras
13 min walk • The Esteiro Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Oeiras, about 10 km west of the centre of Lisbon, in parkland that also contains the National Stadium of Portugal. It is a rectangular masonry tower covered with white tiles.
0.9 miW
Forts and castles
Forte da Giribita, Oeiras
23 min walk • The Fort of Giribita, also referred to as the Fort of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and the Fort of Ponta do Guincho, is located on the right bank of the Tagus estuary, in the municipality of Oeiras, District of Lisbon, in Portugal.
0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras
12 min walk • The Fort of São Bruno is situated on the estuary of the River Tagus in Caxias, Oeiras municipality, near Lisbon in Portugal.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Estoril Court Central, Oeiras
26 min walk • Estoril Court Central is the main tennis court in Oeiras, Portugal. Built in 2005, it currently holds 10,000 spectators. It used to host the Portugal Open in May.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gibalta Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras (12 min walk), Esteiro Lighthouse, Oeiras (13 min walk), Forte da Giribita, Oeiras (23 min walk).

How to get to Gibalta Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gibalta Lighthouse:

Train

Caxias (12 min walk)
Cruz Quebrada (20 min walk)

Bus

Cruz Quebrada • Lines: 776 (22 min walk)
Estrada da Costa • Lines: 776 (22 min walk)

Gibalta Lighthouse, Oeiras

Facts and practical information

Oeiras plan & book

Gibalta Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Estádio Nacional, Oeiras

Esteiro Lighthouse, Oeiras

Forte da Giribita, Oeiras

Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras

Estoril Court Central, Oeiras

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gibalta Lighthouse?

How to get to Gibalta Lighthouse by public transport?