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Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse

Fl (3) Red 9s🇪🇸ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 10 meters tall, is painted white with a red band encircling its upper section. It features a gallery and emits a red flashing light every 9 seconds. The light's focal plane is 11 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Located in the waters near Cambados, it frames the entrance to the port, positioned approximately 1 kilometer north of the Bajo Golfiera light. The site is accessible, but the tower itself remains closed to the public. Its construction material is stone.

Why it matters: This light, along with the Bajo Golfiera light, defines the safe channel for entering the port of Cambados. Its placement warns vessels of the submerged Bajo Lobeira shoal.

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
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇪🇸Spain
Sea Region
Located in the waters near Cambados, framing the entrance to the port, approximately 1 km north of the Bajo Golfiera light.
Latitude
42.5117°
Longitude
-8.8649°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Grove(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D1808
NGA No.
2812

Tower & Structure

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

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse at night?+
Bajo Lobeira de Cambados 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 Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grove at 0.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Cambados (2.1 NM E), ISLA DE AROSA (3.3 NM N), PUERTO DE VILANOVA D (3.5 NM NNE), Sobradelo (5.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bajo Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bajo Lobeira de Cambados 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 Lobeira de Cambados Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bajo Lobeira de Cambados 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.