Cantareira Lighthouse
Cantareira Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District. Cantareira Lighthouse is situated nearby to the suburb Foz do Douro, as well as near São Pedro da Afurada.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: JotaCartas, CC BY 3.0.
- Type: Lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Portugal
- Also known as: “Cantareira”, “Cantareira Light”, and “Farolim da Cantareira”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo and Felgueiras Lighthouse.
Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo
Historic site
Photo: JotaCartas, CC BY 3.0.
The Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo is a former hermitage and 16th century lighthouse, in the civil parish of Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde, municipality of Porto, in the Portuguese Norte Region. Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo is situated 1½ km north of Cantareira Lighthouse.
Felgueiras Lighthouse
Photo: JotaCartas, Public domain.
The Felgueiras Lighthouse, also known as the Farol de Felgueiras, Farolim do Molhe de Felgueiras, or Farolim Cabeça de Molhe, is a lighthouse on the Portuguese Atlantic coast, situated on a jetty or mole on the right bank of the Douro River, at the point where the river meets the ocean. Felgueiras Lighthouse is situated 1½ km northwest of Cantareira Lighthouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cantareira and Foz do Douro.
Foz do Douro
Suburb
Photo: Henrique Matos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Foz do Douro is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde.
São Pedro da Afurada
Suburb
São Pedro da Afurada is a former civil parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada.
Cantareira Lighthouse
- Categories: lower light, cultural heritage, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Cantareira Lighthouse from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to Portuguese—“Cantareira Lighthouse” goes by many names.
- French: “phare de Cantareira”
- French: “Phare de Cantareira”
- Portuguese: “Farol da Cantareira”
- Portuguese: “Farolim da Cantareira”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Cantareira Lighthouse”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lavadores and Alumiara.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Casa Branca Beach & Golf Hotel and Felgueiras.
Portugal: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Lisbon, Caldas da Rainha, Porto, and Coimbra.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: JotaCartas, CC BY 3.0.