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Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

Oc Green 5s🇪🇸ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 2006, stands at the end of Alicante's main breakwater. It is a green, square tower made of concrete, standing 9 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. The structure features a triangular pyramidal skeletal tower topped with a lantern and gallery, mounted on a square concrete base. Its green light flashes once every 5 seconds, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. This navigational aid is situated 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Alicante.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for the safe entry and exit of vessels using the Port of Alicante, preventing groundings or collisions with the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc G 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alicante(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
E0158
NGA No.
4680

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square concrete base

Location

Country
🇪🇸Spain
Sea Region
End of the main breakwater of Alicante
Latitude
38.3281°
Longitude
-0.4900°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Alicante Outer Breakwater displays the characteristic Oc Green 5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Alicante at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include CAMPELLO (7.9 NM NE), Santa Pola (9 NM SSW), MARINA DE LAS DUNAS (15.1 NM SSW), LA VILLA JOYOSA (16.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Alicante Outer Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Alicante Outer Breakwater 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 Outer Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Alicante Outer Breakwater 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 Outer Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Alicante Outer Breakwater 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.