#lighthouse
Navigate to coastal beacons that have guided mariners safely through treacherous waters for generations while serving as distinctive architectural landmarks. These maritime sentinels, often perched on dramatic clifftops or rocky outcrops, combine practical navigation aid with romantic symbolism of safety and guidance. Many offer climbing opportunities to observation decks with panoramic ocean views, maritime museums, and insights into the lives of lighthouse keepers who maintained these crucial navigation aids.
Why #lighthouse belongs on your map
lighthouse brings together 26 destinations across 16 countries, curated to help you explore beyond the obvious. Highlights span United States, Spain and Iceland—perfect launchpads for planning your next trip. Expect travel favorites like Kallur lighthouse, Mykines Holmur Lighthouse, Portland Head Light and Cape Saint Vincent alongside under-the-radar gems ready for your itinerary. Filter your map with the #lighthouse tag to surface experiences that match your travel style.
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Kallur lighthouse
The Kallur lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Kalsoy, Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is con…
Mykines Holmur Lighthouse
Mykines Holmur Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the island of Mykines in the Faroe Islands. It was first built in 1916 and later automa…
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. It was first built in 1791 and has since been …
Cape Saint Vincent
Cape Saint Vincent, also known as Cabo de São Vicente, is a rocky headland located in the southwestern Algarve region of Portugal. It is con…
Cap de Formentor
Cap de Formentor is a scenic cape located on the eastern tip of the Spanish island of Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. The cape is a popula…
Klein Curacao lighthouse
Klein Curacao lighthouse is located on the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curacao, off the coast of Curacao in the Caribbean Sea. It is …
Farol do Arnel
Farol do Arnel is a lighthouse located on the eastern side of the São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The lighthouse wa…
Thridrangaviti lighthouse
The Thridrangaviti Lighthouse is located on the southern coast of Iceland, near the town of Vik. It was built in 1939 and is situated on a r…
Corbiere lighthouse
Corbière Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the southwestern tip of the island of Jersey in the English Channel. It was first lit on Apri…
Svortuloft Lighthouse
Svortuloft Lighthouse is located on the southeastern coast of Iceland, on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It was built in 1907 and has since been a…
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Point Bonita Lighthouse is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Marin County, California. It was first established in 1855…
Lefkada lighthouse
Lefkada Lighthouse, also known as the Santa Maura Lighthouse, is a white octagonal tower located on the southern tip of the Greek island of …