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Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse

Fl (4) Red 11s🇪🇸Alicante, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse

The Alicante Muelle 11 light is a red post standing 6 meters tall, with a white equipment building at its base. This structure rises from a wharf opposite the port's outer breakwater. It emits a red light with a characteristic of one red flash every 11 seconds. The focal height of the light is 7 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. This navigational aid is located on a wharf 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port of Alicante.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe navigation of all vessels entering or leaving Alicante's busy port, helping them identify their position relative to the outer breakwater in a congested area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) Red 11s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
11s
Raw Code
Fl R 11s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Alicante
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Valencian Community
Sea Region
Alicante Muelle 11, located on a wharf opposite the outer breakwater.
Latitude
38.3349°
Longitude
-0.4866°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Color
Red post with white equipment building

Structure: A 6m post rising from a square 1-story equipment shelter. The post is painted red, and the equipment building is white.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alicante(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E0159.3
NGA No.
4696
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse at night?+
Alicante Muelle 11 displays the characteristic Fl (4) Red 11s — 4 red flashes every 11 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 Muelle 11 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Alicante at 0.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include CAMPELLO (7.5 NM NE), Santa Pola (9.5 NM SSW), MARINA DE LAS DUNAS (15.5 NM SSW), LA VILLA JOYOSA (16.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Alicante Muelle 11 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 Muelle 11 Lighthouse?+
Alicante Muelle 11 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 Muelle 11 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Alicante Muelle 11 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.