The lighthouse is located on the coastal strip of Saco Mar (Sacomar), an urban neighborhood/district in the city of Moçâmedes, in the province of Namibe.
The lighthouse located in Saco Mar (Sacomar), often called the Old Lighthouse, is a local icon in Moçâmedes, offering a panoramic viewpoint over the sea and the city. Situated along the rocky coastline of cliffs and near the famous Praia das Conchas (Shell Beach), the lighthouse serves both as a historical landmark linked to maritime navigation and as an attraction for visitors interested in the landscape and the natural tourism potential of the region.