Lighthouses of the world
Historic lighthouses on dramatic coasts, many with viewpoints and coastal walks.
Top countries
United States572 places2
United Kingdom226 places3
Spain187 places4
Norway152 places5
Italy144 places6
France126 places7
Germany87 places8
Canada67 places9
Portugal67 places10
Australia54 places11
Denmark52 places12
Sweden52 places13
Estonia51 places14
Japan42 places15
Brazil41 places16
Finland39 places17
Netherlands35 places18
Argentina30 places19
Croatia29 places20
Ireland29 places21
Iceland24 places22
Chile23 places23
Türkiye23 places24
India22 places25
New Zealand22 places26
Taiwan21 places27
Poland20 places28
South Africa20 places29
Latvia19 places30
Philippines19 places31
Cape Verde18 places32
Sri Lanka17 places33
Morocco15 places34
Algeria13 places35
Greece13 places36
China12 places37
Uruguay12 places38
Israel11 places39
Tunisia10 places40
Cuba8 places41
Lithuania8 places42
Belize6 places43
Malaysia6 places44
Azerbaijan5 places45
Guernsey5 places46
Isle of Man5 places47
Jamaica5 places48
Mozambique5 places49
Singapore5 places50
Barbados4 places51
Belgium4 places52
Bahamas4 places53
Egypt4 places54
Namibia4 places55
Romania4 places56
Tanzania4 places57
Bulgaria3 places58
Cyprus3 places59
Ghana3 places60
Indonesia3 places The best-known worldwide
Months with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
Tower of Hercules
Ancient lighthouse in Spain
Maiden's Tower
Lighthouse at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus in Turkey
Cordouan Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Gironde, France
Keri Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Estonia
Kõpu Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Estonia
Lighthouse of Genoa
Lighthouse in Genoa, Italy
Kiipsaare Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Estonia
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Jeddah Light
Lighthouse in Saudi Arabia
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Rubjerg Knude lighthouse
Non-operative lighthouse on the coast of the North Sea west of Hjørring, Denmark
Eddystone Lighthouse
Lighthouse on the Eddystone Rocks, England
Thridrangaviti Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Iceland
Sõrve Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Estonia
Lighthouse Westerheversand
Lighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Yokohama Marine Tower
Lighthouse in Japan
Bell Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouse off the coast of Angus, Scotland, UK
Bengtskär lighthouse
Lighthouse in Kimitoön, Finland
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Vieille Light
Lighthouse in Finistère, France
Chipiona Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Chipiona, Province of Cádiz, Spain
Shabla Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Bulgaria
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Argentina
Flannan Isles Lighthouse
Lighthouse off the northwest coast of Scotland
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Slettnes Lighthouse
Lighthouse on Nordkinn Peninsula, Norway
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Lindesnes Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Norway
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries are best for lighthouses?
United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Norway, Italy, and France.
Popular destinations
Regions and islands with the best time to visit, climate across their towns and sea temperature.
- South Aegean Islands Greece Best: May–October 95 Oct 24° 23°
- Canary Islands Spain Best: May–October 94 Oct 25° 23°
- Algarve Portugal Best: June–September 87 Oct 23° 20°
- Sicily Italy Best: June–September 86 Oct 23° 22°
- Hawaii United States Best: February and May–September 85 Oct 30° 27°
- Florida United States Best: March–April 84 Oct 29° 28°
- Balearic Islands Spain Best: June–August 80 Oct 23° 22°
- Sardinia Italy Best: June–August 79 Oct 22° 21°
- Madeira Portugal Best: July–August 79 Oct 22° 23°
- Provence & the Côte d’Azur France Best: June–September 74 Oct 19° 20°
- Corsica France Best: July–August 74 Oct 20° 21°
- Tuscany Italy Best: June–July and September 69 Oct 20° 21°