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Diaz Point lighthouse

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Diaz Point lighthouse

Diaz Point Lighthouse

Located on the Atlantic coast near Lüderitz, this lighthouse serves as a navigational landmark and an observation point. Travelers visit the site to view the coastline and the surrounding ocean from an elevated vantage point.

Getting There

The lighthouse is accessible from the Lüderitz city centre via a short drive. Depending on traffic and the specific starting point, the trip typically takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

Duration of Visit

Most visitors spend between 30 and 60 minutes at the site, which is sufficient time to walk around the perimeter and observe the views of the sea.

Timing Your Visit

The site is exposed to the Atlantic coast, so weather conditions can change quickly. It is advisable to check local wind and fog forecasts before visiting. Because it is located in a remote region, it does not typically experience heavy crowds.

Nearby Attractions

The lighthouse can be combined with other local landmarks due to their proximity:

  • Site of Original Dias Cross: 0.5km
  • Halifax Island: 2.1km
  • Lüderitz Bay: 5km
  • Shark Island Lighthouse: 5.9km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Lüderitz 2-Day Itinerary (1 Nights)

A 2-day route through Lüderitz grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

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Site of Original Dias Cross

Heritage & monuments

Site of Original Dias Cross

A headland at the tip of the Lüderitz Peninsula, extending about 50 meters out into the South Atlantic. It's known as the original site of the cross erected by explorer Bartolomeu Dias.

0.5 km away
Halifax Island

Nature

Halifax Island

A small rocky island off the coast of Lüderitz, Namibia, about 100 meters from the mainland. It is known as one of Namibia's leading breeding sites for African penguins.

2.1 km away
Lüderitz Bay

Nature

Lüderitz Bay

A bay on the coast of Namibia. The city of Lüderitz sits at its edge, so visitors can enjoy coastal scenery along with a taste of town life.

5.0 km away
Shark Island Lighthouse

Views & landmarks

Shark Island Lighthouse

A lighthouse in the harbor of Lüderitz, Namibia, built in 1903 and lit until 1910. It's a white cylindrical tower with red trim, now converted inside into guest rooms as part of a resort.

5.9 km away
Evangelical Lutheran Church

Temples & religious sites

Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Evangelical Lutheran Church is a landmark that represents Lüderitz. Built atop a rocky hill on Diamond Hill, it's also nicknamed the "Rock Church."

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Penguin Island

Nature

Penguin Island

A small island floating in Lüderitz Bay, located just south of Seal Island. It's a great spot to take in the calm scenery of the bay.

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