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Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse

Fl (3) Red 9s🇪🇸Alicante, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse

Also known as: Alicante Dársena Pesquera (Fishing Harbor)

Alicante Dársena Pesquera is a 15-meter-high square masonry tower. A lantern and gallery are centered on the roof of the attached 1-story masonry keeper's house. The tower is painted white. This operational light exhibits a red signal with a characteristic of Fl R 9s (one red flash every 9 seconds). Its geographic range is 9.3 nautical miles. The structure is located at the end of the breakwater for a small boat harbor in Alicante, Spain.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the breakwater's end, guiding recreational boats into the Alicante harbor. Its red flash serves as a visual cue for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) Red 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl R 9s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Alicante
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Valencian Community
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater of a small boat harbor in Alicante, Spain, which was formerly a fishing harbor and is now used by recreational boaters.
Latitude
38.3275°
Longitude
-0.5042°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square masonry tower with lantern and gallery, centered on the roof of a 1-story masonry keeper's house

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alicante(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E0157.7.
NGA No.
4664
ARLHS No.
SPA-046
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse at night?+
Alicante Dársena Pesquera displays the characteristic Fl (3) Red 9s — 3 red flashes every 9 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Alicante at 0.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include CAMPELLO (8.4 NM NE), Santa Pola (8.8 NM SSW), MARINA DE LAS DUNAS (14.7 NM SSW), Santa Agueda (16.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse?+
Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.