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Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 9s🇪🇸ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 7 meters tall with its focal height at 9 meters. The tower is painted red and features a single narrow white horizontal band. It emits a red light that flashes once every 9 seconds. The lighthouse is located in the Eume District of Spain, within the Ría de Ares-Batanzos, near the port of Fene. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Ría de Ares-Batanzos, guiding vessels through its waterways and marking entrance and exit points.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl R 9s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇪🇸Spain
Sea Region
Ría de Ares-Batanzos, Eume District, ES
Latitude
43.4137°
Longitude
-8.1758°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fene(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D1703.5
NGA No.
2537.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with one narrow white horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, painted red with one narrow white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 9s. 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 Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ARES at 2.9 NM to the W. Other ports served include FENE (3.5 NM N), Mugardos (4.2 NM NW), Sada (4.5 NM SW), Ferrol (4.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses 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 Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses 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.