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Uncommon Lighthouse Visits

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.

  1. Country: The nation where the lighthouse is located.
  2. Lighthouse Name: The official name of the lighthouse.
  3. Location: The specific area or region where the lighthouse can be found.
  4. Year Established: The year the lighthouse was built or established.
  5. Visit Frequency (per year): The average number of times visitors can access the lighthouse annually.
  6. Access Type: The mode of transport required to reach the lighthouse (e.g., by road, hiking, or boat).
  7. Notable Aspects: Unique features or historical significance associated with the lighthouse.

Sample Data

Country Lighthouse Name Location Year Established Visit Frequency (per year) Access Type Notable Aspects
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