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 |