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Bajo La Loba Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 7s🇪🇸ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bajo La Loba Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 10 meters tall, guides vessels around shoals west of Illa de Arousa. Painted white with a green band encircling its upper section, the lighthouse emits a single green flash every 7 seconds. Its focal height is also 10 meters, providing a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and located about 3 km west of the island's southern end. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for safe passage through the waters west of Illa de Arousa, specifically warning vessels away from the extensive shoals that characterize this part of the coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl G 7s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇪🇸Spain
Sea Region
Located about 3 km west of the south end of the Illa de Arousa, it guides vessels around the extensive shoals on the west side of the Illa de Arousa.
Latitude
42.5296°
Longitude
-8.9160°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Grove(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
D1816
NGA No.
2748

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green band around the top
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with gallery, painted white with a green band around the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bajo La Loba Lighthouse at night?+
Bajo La Loba displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 7s — 2 green flashes every 7 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bajo La Loba Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bajo La Loba Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ISLA DE AROSA at 3.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Grove (3.2 NM SE), Ribeira (Santa Uxia) (3.7 NM WNW), Santa Eugenia (3.9 NM WNW), PUERTO DE VILANOVA D (4.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bajo La Loba Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bajo La Loba 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.
How can I track vessels near Bajo La Loba Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bajo La Loba 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.