Portugal
Portugal has a remarkable maritime history. Portuguese sailors were central to Europe's explorations in the 1500s, and Portuguese ships have been finding their way home from the farthest corners of the world for nearly 600 years.
It is no surprise that lighthouses have played an important role in Portuguese culture and are now cherished national monuments.
The Directorate of Lighthouses is responsible for maritime signaling and positioning and is part of the General Directorate of the Maritime Authority.
The Lighthouse Directorate oversees 30 lighthouses on the mainland, 16 in the Azores, and 7 in Madeira, forming an invaluable heritage that began around the 1500s.
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If you are in any way responsible for one or more lighthouses, you can contact us to have these lighthouses included on this website. The goal is to have as many lighthouses from all coastal nations in Europe placed on the map, so that many visitors can enjoy navigating the map or physically visiting the lighthouse stations.
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