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Cabo Lastres Lighthouse

Fl (5) White 30s🇪🇸Colunga, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Lastres Lighthouse

Constructed in 1993, the Cabo Lastres lighthouse is a white cylindrical concrete tower with black trim, measuring 18 meters in height. It stands atop a steep headland approximately 6 kilometers north of Colunga and 40 kilometers east of Gijón. The equipment building is a single-story masonry structure from which the tower rises, topped with a lantern and gallery. This lighthouse emits five white flashes every 30 seconds, with its focal plane situated 118 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 26.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was added to the maritime signaling plan in response to the loss of the fishing trawler El Bello 1, marking a hazardous area near Colunga.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (5) White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
5 flashes
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl(5) W 30s
Focal Height
118m
Geographic Range
26.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1993

Significant events: Loss of fishing trawler El Bello 1, added to Plan de Señales Marítimas 1985-89

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with black trim
Material
concrete

Structure: cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a 1-story masonry equipment building

Location

City
Colunga
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Asturias
Sea Region
atop a steep headland about 6 km north of Colunga and 40 km east of Gijón, marking an area where the fishing trawler El Bello 1 was lost
Latitude
43.5340°
Longitude
-5.3004°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ribadesella(11.1 km)
NGA No.
ES-01680
ARLHS No.
SPA-053
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Lastres Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Lastres displays the characteristic Fl (5) White 30s — 5 white flashes every 30 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cabo Lastres Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Lastres Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LASTRES at 1.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Ribadesella (11.3 NM ESE), Cabueñes (13.1 NM W), Gijón (16 NM W), Pola de Siero (17.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Lastres Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Lastres 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 Cabo Lastres Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Lastres 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.