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Bouzas Lighthouse

Fl Green 15s🇪🇸Vigo, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bouzas Lighthouse

This green steel post lighthouse stands 6 meters tall on a square, single-story equipment shelter. It features a green tower with a red horizontal band. With a focal height of 10 meters, it emits two green flashes followed by one green flash every 15 seconds. Located at the outer corner of the Bouzas wharf in Vigo, Spain, this active aid to navigation has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The structure's design incorporates a 6-meter post rising from a 1-story shelter.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels entering and departing the Bouzas wharf, providing a distinct visual cue in the busy port environment to prevent collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(2+1) G 15s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Vigo
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
outer corner of the Bouzas wharf
Latitude
42.2344°
Longitude
-8.7446°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
green with a red horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: A 6m post rising from a square 1-story equipment shelter, painted green with a red horizontal band.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vigo(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D1895.94
NGA No.
2971
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bouzas Lighthouse at night?+
Bouzas displays the characteristic Fl Green 15s. 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 Bouzas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bouzas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vigo at 1.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include DARBO (2.2 NM WNW), Cangas (2.2 NM NW), CANGAS (2.3 NM NW), Moaña (2.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bouzas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bouzas 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 Bouzas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bouzas 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.