Remarkably enough, a light has warned approaching ships about the treacherous waters of Cape Espichel ever since 1430, when monks erected a beacon on the clifftop. It was only in 1790, however, that the first proper lighthouse was built. This exhibits some delightful and distinctive architecture with its white, 32-metre-high hexagonal tower being its defining feature.

Located at the end of the Setubal Peninsular in Portugal, the lighthouse overlooks a lot of wild and wonderful coastline that once struck fear into sailors’ hearts. Due to its dramatic setting and arresting architecture, Cape Espichel Lighthouse is definitely one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.