| Lighthouse of Vale Formoso Portuguese: Farol de Vale Formoso | |
| Location: |  Faial, Horta |
| Coordinates: | 38.5811°N -28.8112°W |
| Construction: | concrete tower |
| Shape: | 14m (46feet) circular |
| Marking: | white tower |
| Height: | 14m (46feet) |
| Focalheight: | 114m (374feet) |
| Range: | 12nmi |
| Characteristic: | 2 Fl W 10s. |
| Fogsignal: | No |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Countrynumber: | PT-868 |
| Heritage: | Unclassified |
The Lighthouse of Vale Formoso (Portuguese: Farol de Vale Formoso) is a beacon/lighthouse located along the southwestern cliffs of the civil parish of Capelo, in the municipality of Horta, on the Portuguese island of Faial, in the archipelago of the Azores.[1]
The lighthouse was constructed to substitute the destroyed lighthouse on the promontory of Capelinhos, following the eruption of the volcano in 1957–1958.[2] [3]
The lighthouse is located along the Capelo peninsula, along the southern coast of the island, approximately 2.5km (01.6miles) southeast of the lighthouse of Capelinhos.[2] [3]
It consists of a truncated white circular tower constructed of reinforced contract with gallery and small red beacon on its top.[2] [3] Approximately three storeys tall, each registry is marked by a slitted window, culminating in the top platform with guardrail.