Cap d'Aglou Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cap d'Aglou Lighthouse
Constructed in 2004, the Cap d'Aglou light is positioned on heights about 3 kilometers inland and 40 kilometers northeast of Sidi Ifni. This navigational aid operates from a red metal pylon, standing 20 meters tall. The light emits two white flashes followed by one more white flash every 12 seconds. Its focal height reaches 53 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.1 nautical miles. The structure appears to be integrated into a tall communications tower, a modern approach to lighthouse design.
Why it matters: The light is essential for coastal shipping along the Moroccan Atlantic seaboard, offering a specific reference point for vessels operating near Sidi Ifni. Its integration into a communications tower signifies a contemporary strategy in lighthouse construction.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl(2+1) W 12s
- Focal Height
- 53m
- Geographic Range
- 19.1NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2004
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sidi Ifni(22.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D2615
- NGA No.
- 23255.5
- ARLHS No.
- MOR-040
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 20m
- Tower Shape
- pylon
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- steel
Structure: metal pylon, it appears that this light is mounted on a tall communications tower seen in Google's satellite view
Location
- City
- Arbaa Sahel
- Country
- 🇲🇦Morocco
- Region
- Souss-Massa
- Sea Region
- Located on heights about 3 km (1.8 mi) from the coast and 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Sidi Ifni.
- Latitude
- 29.6755°
- Longitude
- -9.9816°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Cap d'Aglou على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Morocco، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.