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][4] The lighthouse is located along the Capelo peninsula, along the southern coast of the island, approximately 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) southeast of the lighthouse of Capelinhos.
[2][3][4] It consists of a truncated white circular tower constructed of reinforced contract with gallery and small red beacon on its top.
[2][3][4] Approximately three storeys tall, each registry is marked by a slitted window, culminating in the top platform with guardrail.