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El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇪🇸El Puerto de Santa María, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse

El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse is a stucco-clad harbor control tower painted a very light yellow, standing 23 meters tall. It is located at the end of the breakwater that shelters Puerto Sherry, a large yacht basin west of the Río Guadalete's mouth. This modern port faces the historic city of Cádiz across the water. The lighthouse displays a red occulting light that flashes once every 4 seconds. While the tower is closed to the public, the site is open, allowing visitors to walk to its base along the pier. It is operated by Puerto Sherry and has a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding yachts and other vessels safely into Puerto Sherry, a significant recreational marina on the Río Guadalete. Its position at the end of the breakwater warns against hazards at the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
El Puerto de Santa María
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Andalusia
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater sheltering Puerto Sherry, a large yacht basin just west of the mouth of the Río Guadalete in El Puerto de Santa María, a modern port on the Río Guadalete opposite Cádiz.
Latitude
36.5773°
Longitude
-6.2542°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Santa Maria(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D2382
NGA No.
4037
ARLHS No.
SPA-338

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Color
a very light yellow

Structure: stucco-clad harbor control tower with lantern and gallery, painted a very light yellow

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. 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 El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SANTA MARIA at 1.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Cadiz (2.9 NM SSW), Seña (3.4 NM SW), Puerto Real (4.3 NM SSW), Rota (4.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse 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.
What shipping routes pass near El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Gibraltar — the gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse 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.