This dataset contains information about various lighthouses around the world, detailing their locations, history, and visitor accessibility. It serves as a resource for those interested in maritime navigation aids, tourism, and coastal history.
Country | Lighthouse Name | Location | Year Established | Visit Frequency (per year) | Access Type | Notable Aspects |
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United States | Point Montara Light Station | Montara, California | 1875 | 50 | Walking | Historic keeper's house |
Canada | Cape St. Mary's Lighthouse | Newfoundland | 1860 | 30 | By Boat | Seabird colony |
Australia | Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse | Margaret River, WA | 1896 | 20 | Road Access | Tallest in mainland Australia |
Norway | Lyngør Lighthouse | Lyngør, Norway | 1844 | 10 | Boat Only | Located on a small island |
United Kingdom | Start Point Lighthouse | Devon | 1836 | 40 | Road Access | Stunning coastal views |
Iceland | Dyrhólaey Lighthouse | Dyrhólaey, Iceland | 1927 | 25 | Hiking | Famous for birdwatching |
France | Phare de Chassiron | Île d'Oléron, France | 1836 | 15 | Walking | Unique architecture |
India | Dharanaghati Lighthouse | Maharashtra | 1975 | 5 | Remote Access | Less known |
South Africa | Cape Agulhas Lighthouse | Cape Agulhas | 1849 | 60 | Road Access | Southernmost point of Africa |
New Zealand | Cape Reinga Light | Cape Reinga, NZ | 1941 | 10 | Walking | Spiritual significance to Māori |
Japan | Kannonzaki Lighthouse | Yokosuka, Kanagawa | 1869 | 20 | Road Access | Views of Tokyo Bay |
Brazil | Farol da Barra | Salvador, Bahia | 1698 | 45 | Road Access | Historic site and museum |
Spain | Faro de la Isla de Albufera | Albufera, Valencia | 1758 | 8 | Boat Only | Isolated nature preserve |
Argentina | Faro de la Merced | Buenos Aires Province | 1921 | 12 | Remote Access | Cultural heritage |
Sweden | Olands Lighthouse | Öland Island | 1856 | 10 | Bike Access | Scenic island landscape |
Denmark | Helsingør Lighthouse | Helsingør, Denmark | 1906 | 20 | Road Access | Rich in history |
Portugal | Cabo Raso Lighthouse | Cascais | 1876 | 15 | Walking | Cliffs and ocean views |
Finland | Kylmäpihlaja Lighthouse | Kylmäpihlaja, Finland | 1953 | 7 | Boat Only | Remote, minimal access |
Germany | Schleswig Holstein Lighthouse | Schleswig-Holstein | 1841 | 30 | Road Access | Grist mill nearby |
Bahamas | Elbow Cay Lighthouse | Hope Town, Bahamas | 1863 | 25 | Boat Only | Distinctive red and white stripes |
Malta | Popeye Village Lighthouse | Malta | 1980 | 30 | Walking | Man-made attraction |
Belgium | Oosteroever Lighthouse | Oosteroever, Belgium | 1857 | 10 | Walking | Beautiful beach nearby |
Chile | Cabo de Hornos Lighthouse | Cape Horn | 1966 | 3 | Boat Only | Remote and rugged |
United States | Sandy Hook Lighthouse | New Jersey | 1764 | 100 | Walking | Oldest working lighthouse in USA |
Canada | Cape Race Lighthouse | Newfoundland | 1856 | 6 | Remote Access | Historical significance |
Australia | Binalong Bay Lighthouse | Tasmania | 2000 | 20 | Road Access | Modern design |
Norway | Sletringen Lighthouse | Sletringen, Norway | 1895 | 8 | Boat Only | Historic site |
United Kingdom | Tynemouth Priory Lighthouse | Northumberland | 1856 | 15 | Walking | Ruins nearby |
India | Kanyakumari Lighthouse | Tamil Nadu | 1963 | 50 | Walking | Tip of mainland India |
Italy | Capo Passero Lighthouse | Sicily | 1856 | 7 | Boat Only | Close to Sicily's southern tip |
Spain | Faro de Todi | Asturias | 1885 | 6 | Boat Only | Remote coast |
South Africa | Cape Point Lighthouse | Cape of Good Hope | 1859 | 30 | Walking | Panoramic views |
Argentina | Faro de la Isla de los Estados | Tierra del Fuego | 1903 | 4 | Boat Only | Isolated and pristine |
Sweden | Böda Lighthouse | Öland, Sweden | 1885 | 5 | Walking | Historical site |
Japan | Hokkaido Lighthouse | Hokkaido, Japan | 1903 | 10 | Road Access | Remote natural beauty |
United States | Cape Hatteras Lighthouse | North Carolina | 1870 | 100 | Walking | Tallest brick lighthouse |
France | Faro de las Islas Baleares | Mallorca | 1863 | 12 | Boat Only | Scenic island location |
United Kingdom | Nash Point Lighthouse | Wales | 1832 | 30 | Walking | Cliffs overlooking the sea |
Portugal | Faro do Cabo de São Vicente | Sagres | 1846 | 20 | Walking | Dramatic cliffs |
Malta | Faro di Gozo | Gozo, Malta | 1853 | 15 | Boat Only | Historical significance |
Canada | Souris Lighthouse | Prince Edward Island | 1858 | 18 | Walking | Cultural importance |
Russia | Kantemirov Lighthouse | Kaliningrad | 1870 | 5 | Boat Only | Unique architecture |
Australia | Cape Otway Lighthouse | Victoria | 1848 | 25 | Walking | Surrounded by forests |
Finland | Vardo Lighthouse | Finland | 1860 | 3 | Boat Only | Harsh climate region |
Norway | Sletten Lighthouse | Lofoten Islands | 1907 | 2 | Boat Only | Remote and scenic |
United States | Sandy Hook Light | New Jersey | 1794 | 40 | Walking | Historic naval importance |
India | Mangaluru Lighthouse | Karnataka | 1972 | 10 | Walking | Popular tourist site |
Japan | Eshima Island Lighthouse | Japan | 1935 | 7 | Road Access | Unique island |
Brazil | Farol da Ilha do Cardoso | São Paulo | 1958 | 17 | Boat Only | Beautiful nature |
Mexico | Cabo San Lucas Lighthouse | Baja California | 1969 | 15 | Boat Only | Tourist attraction |
Spain | Faro de Avilés | Asturias | 1846 | 10 | Boat Only | Beautiful coastal views |
France | Les Sables-d'Olonne Lighthouse | France | 1856 | 30 | Walking | Historic harbor |
South Africa | Paternoster Lighthouse | Paternoster | 1862 | 20 | Road Access | Whitewashed design |
United States | Hunting Island Lighthouse | South Carolina | 1875 | 15 | Walking | Historic site |
Canada | Point Atkinson Lighthouse | British Columbia | 1912 | 20 | Walking | Scenic coastal park |
Australia | Cape Schanck Lighthouse | Victoria | 1857 | 20 | Walking | Solid stone structure |
New Zealand | Nugget Point Lighthouse | Otago | 1869 | 10 | Walking | Stunning coastal cliffs |
Argentina | Faro de los Hornos | Argentina | 1902 | 8 | Remote Access | Cultural heritage |
Iceland | Gardskagi Lighthouse | Reykjanes Peninsula | 1897 | 5 | Boat Only | Historical site |
Norway | Boknas Lighthouse | Boknas, Norway | 1904 | 2 | Boat Only | Minimal access |
United Kingdom | Souter Lighthouse | South Shields | 1871 | 35 | Walking | Europe's first electric lighthouse |
Canada | West Point Lighthouse | Prince Edward Island | 1875 | 30 | Walking | Cultural importance |
Japan | Nemo Island Lighthouse | Nemo Island | 1990 | 1 | Boat Only | Very remote |
Egypt | Pharos of Alexandria | Alexandria | c. 280 BC | 0 | Historical Ruins | One of the Seven Wonders |
South Africa | Brenton-on-Sea Lighthouse | South Africa | 1932 | 12 | Walking | Beautiful nature |
France | Phare de Cordouan | Gironde | 1611 | 4 | Boat Only | Historic underwater site |
India | Veraval Lighthouse | Gujarat | 1866 | 8 | Walking | Seagrass species |
Brazil | Farol da Barra | Salvador | 1698 | 45 | Walking | Historic landmark |
Australia | Cape Byron Lighthouse | New South Wales | 1901 | 35 | Walking | Most eastern point of Australia |
Japan | Kita Koshigoe Lighthouse | Kanagawa | 2006 | 15 | Walking | Modern design |
Finland | Sälskär Lighthouse | Finland | 1871 | 3 | Boat Only | Remote and minimal access |
Spain | Faro del Cabo de Palos | Murcia | 1865 | 10 | Boat Only | Stunning coast and landscape |
United States | Greenville Lighthouse | Florida | 1920 | 7 | Boat Only | Scenic waterway |
Portugal | Faro de Ponta da Piedade | Algarve | 1889 | 15 | Boat Only | Beautiful cliffs |
Canada | Point Turner Lighthouse | Newfoundland | 1900 | 5 | Remote Access | Less known |
Iceland | Sírnasvæði Lighthouse | Iceland | 1985 | 12 | Boat Only | Unique structural design |
South Korea | Jeju Island Lighthouse | Jeju | 2000 | 20 | Boat Only | Beautiful beaches |
Australia | Cape Nelson Lighthouse | Victoria | 1886 | 5 | Walking | Historic significance |
Norway | Råskinn Lighthouse | Norway | 1866 | 3 | Boat Only | Stunning views |
United States | East Cape Lighthouse | Florida | 1975 | 4 | Walking | Unique access point |
Canada | Fisher Island Lighthouse | British Columbia | 1911 | 7 | Boat Only | Remote island access |
Germany | Vielitz Lighthouse | Vielitz, Germany | 1980 | 10 | Road Access | Modern design |
Japan | Amano Hashidate Lighthouse | Kyoto | 1888 | 6 | Walking | Cultural significance |
Spain | Faro de Tarifa | Andalusia | 1857 | 12 | Boat Only | Southernmost mainland Europe |
South Africa | Cape St. Francis Lighthouse | Cape St. Francis | 1878 | 20 | Walking | Wildlife refuge |
India | Maharashtra Lighthouse | Maharashtra | 1982 | 9 | Walking | Modern features |
Belgium | Grooten Lighthouse | Belgium | 1869 | 5 | Boat Only | Historic structure |
Denmark | Skagen Lighthouse | Skagen, Denmark | 1858 | 15 | Road Access | Known for light phenomenon |
Iceland | Raufarhólshellir Lighthouse | Reykjavik | 2008 | 2 | Walking | Near major tourist site |
United Kingdom | Burnham-On-Sea Lighthouse | Somerset | 1832 | 8 | Walking | Unique coastal structure |
New Zealand | Tarakona Island Lighthouse | New Zealand | 1940 | 5 | Boat Only | Beautiful marine life |
Russia | Herschel Island Lighthouse | Yukon | 1960 | 1 | Boat Only | Historical significance |
Factory 2 | Ventnor Lighthouse | Isle of Wight | 1860 | 10 | Remote Access | Cultural significance |
Finland | Suoanta Lighthouse | Finland | 2020 | 1 | Walking | Very recent beacon |
Japan | Hakata Lighthouse | Hakata, Japan | 1948 | 3 | Road Access | Historic relevance |
Portugal | Faro do Cabo da Roca | Placed on top of cliffs | 1772 | 40 | Boat Only | Dramatic setting |
India | Kochi Lighthouse | Kerala | 1884 | 15 | Walking | Significant to history |
Australia | Cape Willoughby Lighthouse | Kangaroo Island | 1852 | 20 | Walking | Secluded spot |
New Zealand | Hiwi Island Lighthouse | North Island | 1970 | 3 | Boat Only | Fur seal colony |
United States | Point Reyes Lighthouse | California | 1870 | 80 | Walking | Historical significance |
Germany | Leuchtturm bei Warnemünde | Warnemünde | 1897 | 10 | Road Access | Popular tourist attraction |
Sweden | Landsort Lighthouse | Öja Island | 1650 | 8 | Boat Only | One of the oldest in Sweden |
Australia | Cape Jervis Lighthouse | South Australia | 1871 | 15 | Walking | Rugged coastline |
Norway | Haugesund Lighthouse | Haugesund | 1855 | 5 | Road Access | Near the city |
Spain | Isla de Tabarca Faro | Alicante | 1850 | 12 | Boat Only | Tourist archipelago |
South Korea | Nangan Lighthouse | South Korea | 1988 | 10 | Boat Only | Exceptionally scenic route |
Greece | Chalkidiki Lighthouse | Greece | 1983 | 5 | Boat Only | Breathtaking views |
Canada | Sable Island Lighthouse | Nova Scotia | 1801 | 2 | Remote Access | Famed for wild horses |
Brazil | Farol de Barra do Unganga | São Paulo | 1990 | 6 | Boat Only | Secluded beach |
Portugal | Phare de Belle Ile | Belle Île, France | 1832 | 8 | Boat Only | Fascinating nature |
India | Lighthouse at Dhanushkodi | Tamil Nadu | 1967 | 2 | Remote Access | Abandoned region |
Norway | Lindesnes Lighthouse | Norway | 1655 | 15 | Walking | Oldest lighthouse in Norway |
Australia | Cape Borda Lighthouse | South Australia | 1858 | 20 | Walking | Historic location |
United States | The Big Sable Light | Michigan | 1867 | 30 | Boat Only | Unique setting |
Canada | Pine Island Lighthouse | British Columbia | 1914 | 10 | Boat Only | Remote island |
Egypt | Al-Qurna Lighthouse | Luxor | 1975 | 4 | Remote Access | Near the Nile |
Iceland | Bjarnarfoss Lighthouse | Iceland | 1934 | 3 | Boat Only | Secluded in natural landscape |
Nigeria | Lighthouse at Lagos Island | Lagos | 1960 | 10 | Road Access | Cultural significance |
Portugal | Faro de São Pedro de Rates | Portugal | 1861 | 8 | Walking | Beautiful cliffs |
Scotland | Cullen Lighthouse | Scotland | 1853 | 6 | Walking | Peaceful coastal village |
United States | Sandy Point Lighthouse | Florida | 1952 | 20 | Boat Only | Coastal resilience |
Russian Federation | Atom Lighthouse | Russian Arctic | 1971 | 1 | Remote Access | Historical lighthouse |
Brazil | Farol de São Sebastião | São Paulo | 1883 | 5 | Boat Only | Beautiful scenery |
Egypt | Lighthouse of Alexandria | Alexandria | 950 BC | 0 | Ancient Ruins | Ancient Wonder |
United States | Egmont Key Lighthouse | Florida | 1858 | 10 | Boat Only | Historic location |
Taiwan | Kenting Lighthouse | Kenting | 1970 | 12 | Remote Access | Scenic national park |
Malaysia | Pulau Redang Lighthouse | Redang Island | 1950 | 8 | Boat Only | Diving paradise |
Spain | Cabo Sagunto Lighthouse | Sagunto | 1861 | 8 | Boat Only | Cliffs and castles |
Mexico | Isla Mujeres Lighthouse | Quintana Roo | 1980 | 20 | Boat Only | Resort island |
Iceland | Skálavík Lighthouse | Skálavík, Iceland | 1960 | 4 | Boat Only | Beautiful fishing village |
Norway | Skomvær Lighthouse | Nordland | 1912 | 3 | Boat Only | Remote and beautiful |
Canada | Fjord Lighthouse | Quebec | 1935 | 12 | Boat Only | Scenic fjord region |
Arkansas | Bentonville Lighthouse | Arkansas | 2000 | 10 | Remote Access | Unusual location |
Netherlands | Pijpers Lighthouse | Netherlands | 1705 | 9 | Boat Only | Historic light |
Portugal | Cabo Roca Lighthouse | Sintra | 1772 | 30 | Walking | Westernmost point of mainland Europe |
Singapore | Sentosa Lighthouse | Singapore | 1988 | 20 | Boat Only | Tourist location |
Thailand | Samui Lighthouse | Koh Samui | 2001 | 15 | Boat Only | Popular travel destination |
Egypt | Lighthouse of Hurghada | Hurghada | 1980 | 10 | Boat Only | Famous dive site |
Australia | Cairns Lighthouse | Cairns | 2004 | 20 | Walking | Modern structure |