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Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse

LFl (2) White 7s🇪🇸Mugardos, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse

Constructed in 1862, the Castelo da Palma lighthouse stands as a cylindrical stone tower 7 meters tall, painted white with a red roof. Its lantern room and gallery are centered atop a one-story keeper's house. Situated on a promontory on the southern side of the Ría de Ferrol, approximately 1.5 km northwest of El Baño, it defends the entrance to Ferrol's port and naval base. The lighthouse emits two white flashes followed by a quick white flash, repeating every 7 seconds. Restoration work on the structure was in progress in 2009. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains inaccessible.

Why it matters: The Castelo da Palma lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into the Ría de Ferrol, a major Spanish naval and commercial port. Its location adjacent to a historic fortress reflects centuries of strategic maritime importance for the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl (2) White 7s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
7s
Raw Code
LFl(2)+Q W 7s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1862

Significant events: restoration in progress (2009)

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery centered atop a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Mugardos
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
on a promontory on the south side of the Ría de Ferrol, about 1.5 km northwest of El Baño, defending the port and naval base of Ferrol
Latitude
43.4634°
Longitude
-8.2736°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ferrol(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D1697
NGA No.
2484
ARLHS No.
SPA-061
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse at night?+
Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma displays the characteristic LFl (2) White 7s — 2 white 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mugardos at 1.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Ferrol (2 NM ENE), ARES (2.9 NM SSE), FENE (3.7 NM E), Sada (6.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma 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 Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Castelo da Palma (Castillo de la Palma 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.