Farol de Aveiro, Ílhavo
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Facts and practical information
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. Situated on the coastal Praia da Barra, at the southern margin of the Ria de Aveiro, it is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal, with a height of 203 feet overseeing the barrier beach and exposed to Atlantic storms. It is open to the public and visits are held on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00. ()
Day trips
Farol de Aveiro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Praia da Barra, Ponte de Praia da Barra, Praia da Costa Nova, Praia da Barra.