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Duke of Bragança’s lighthouse, known as a Berlenga’s beacon, became operational in 1842. Powered initially by liquid fuels (olive oil first and then petroleum), was electrified in 1926. Since 1985 it is automatic and, from 2000 on and along with the residences, works with solar energy, and, because of that, won the Environmental and National Defense Award. The light has an estimated range of 20 nautical miles. The tower is 29 m height and lighthouse is on the plateau of Berlenga Grande. It still has lighthouse keepers.

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  • Berlenga’s Lighthouse

  • Duke of Bragança’s lighthouse, known as a Berlenga’s beacon, became operational in 1842. Powered initially by liquid fuels (olive oil first and then petroleum), was electrified in 1926. Since 1985 it is automatic and, from 2000 on and along with the residences, works with solar energy, and, because of that, won the Environmental and National Defense Award. The light has an estimated range of 20 nautical miles. The tower is 29 m height and lighthouse is on the plateau of Berlenga Grande. It still has lighthouse keepers.

  • Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

  • Peniche

  • Berlengas Nature Reserve

  • Autoridade Marítima Nacional

  • Yes.

  • The access to Berlenga’s island is conditioned by its carrying capacity - 350 visitors / day (Portaria n.º 270/90, de 10 de abril).

    In Peniche pier:

    - regular liner service (boat "Cabo Avelar Pessoa") during the bathing season (May to September); or

    - several maritime-tourist boats provide access to the island throughout the year (make sure they are properly licensed. Know which companies are recognized as nature tourism, consulting the National Register of Tourist Animation Agents - Registo Nacional de Agentes de Animação Turística).

  • Lighthouse

  • Guided tours

  • Direção de Faróis

    Estrada Marginal

    2770-210 PAÇO DE ARCOS

    E-mail: dfarois@amn.pt

    SITE

  • Summer: Wednesday from 2 pm to 5 pm.

  • No