# 543 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

Many thanks to Pedro from Portugal for sending me this cover which features a MS and a stamp of Santa Marta Lighthouse is Cascais in Portugal. Pedro posted this cover on the first day of issue with a first day cancelation. The stamp and the MS were issued to commemorate the 25th UPAEP Congress held in Cascais, Portugal. 

The MS and the stamp issue took place on 13.04.2026

# 535 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

This stamp features Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse located on the Atlantic coast in Portugal.  The stamp was issued on 31st July 2024.

Thanks to my friend Reto from Switzerland for sending me this cover.

The stamp was printed using a new technique known as thermorgraphic printing, which involves the application of a special ink to certain areas – in this case mixed with powder made from crushed pine harvested for this very purpose from Leiria  Pine Forest by CTT employees.  This is the first time in the world that the themographic technique has used pine mixed with the printing ink. It is evident on the left of the stamp which shows the Pine Forest

This issue is dedicated to “Pinhal do Rei” (Kings Pine Forest). It is devoted to the theme of protecting and preserving nature. Special care was taken in the choice of raw material (paper) used for this issue.

# 524 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

The stamp on this cover is from the series Castles & Fortresses of Portugal. It is one of six stamps issued on 29.04.2025. The lighthouse featured on this stamp is Outao Lighthouse.

Thanks to my friend Pedro for this cover.

# 504 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

The miniature sheet on this cover was issued on 8th September 2017. The stamp on the m/s feature Santa Marta Lighthouse.

Thanks to Eric from Portugal

# 501 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

Many thanks to my friend Pedro from Portugal for this cover.

He used two stamps from the series " Centenary of the Portuguese Lighthouse Authority" issued on 23rd May 2024 on this cover. The stamps feature Cabo da Roca Lighthouse on a matching cover which Pedro was able to buy during one of his walks.

Thanks for remembering me Pedro.

# 490 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

Many thanks to Pedro for this cover. Stamps on this cover feature the four stamps issued on 23rd May 2024 to commemorate the Cetenary of the Portuguese Lighthouse Authority. The lighthouses featured on the four stamps are Cabo da Roca, Cabo  de Vicente, Ponta do Pargo & Albranz.

# 487 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

On 23rd May 2024, Portugal issued a set of four stamps and a miniature sheet to commemorate the Centenary of the Portuguese Lighthouse Authority.

On this cover you can see the miniature sheet featuring Bugio Lighthouse.

Many thanks to my friend Pedro from Portugal for sending me this cover along with other material connected with this issue. I truly appreciate it. Obrigado Pedro / Thank you Pedro.

P.S - Other four stamps of this issue feature Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, Cabo de Sao Vicente Lighthouse, Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse and Albranz Lighthouse.

# 466 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

Many thanks to Pedro Soares from Portugal for this cover.

The stamps was issued on 09.05.2023 on the theme "Peace" and this is a EUROPA issue. Santa Marta Lighthouse is featured on this stamp.

# 356 - Lighthouses of Portugal

This stamp issued on 08.09.2017 feature Santa Marta Lighthouse near Cascais south of Lisbon, 

Many thanks to my friend from Portugal Kramer.

# 271 - Lighthouses of Portugal.

Many thanks to Kramer Vajk for this cover. The stamp issued on 9.8.2013 feature

Gonçalo Velho lighthouse in Portugal.

# 142 - Lighthouses of Argentina & Portugal.

This is not a FDC, even though a this souvenior sheet featuring Querandi Lighthouse, Argentina and Santa Marta Lighthouses of Portugal is attached to a FDC. The stamps were originally issued on 25.09.2010 by Correo Argentino. However, Correo Argentino decided to re -issue the stamps on 23.10.2010 because they ran out of souvenior sheets with the first release. Many thanks to Agustin Goday my friend from Argentina for sending me this cover.

# 133 - Lighthouses of Argentina & Portugal.

Many thanks to my friend Viviana from Argentina for this jewel of a cover. It is a real posted FDC. The souvenior sheet on the cover feature two stamps issued on 27.09.2010 by Correo Arentino on the occasion of Portugal 2010 World Philatelic Exhibition. The two lighthouses are Querandi Lighthouse, Argentina (L) and Santa Marta Lighthouse, Portugal (R).

# 084 - Lighthouses of Portugal/Acroes

Thanks very much Kramer for this beautiful cover. The stamp on the souvenior sheet feature the Capelinhos Lighthouse situated in the Portuguese Acroes Islands.

# 041 - Lighthouses of Portugal.

This cover features from L- R: Penedo da Saudade and Esposende lighthouses from the series Portuguese Lighthouses issued on 19.06.2008. Many thanks to Nuno Marques from Portugal for sending me this cover.

# 030 - Lighthouses of Portugal

This is the second cover from Joao. The first being cover # 029. Stamps are from the series Portuguese Lighthouses issued on 19.06.2008. The stamps feature L - R: Cabo Sardao, Cabo da Roca and Bugio Lighthouses.

# 029 - Lighthouses of Portugal

I am indeed happy to receive this cover from Joao from Portugal. Thanks for your help with this cover as well as cover # 030. The stamps are from the series Portuguese Lighthouses issued on 19.06.2008. L-R: Montedor, Leca, and Arnel.

# 021 - Lighthouses of Portugal

Thanks to Andre De Melo from Portugal for sending me this cover featuring Portuguese lighthouses. The lighthouses featured are 1st row L - R: Cabo da Roca, Bugio, Cabo Sardao and 2nd row L - R: Cabo sao Vicence, Ponta do Pargo, Arnel.