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Hotel Girasol Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇨Salinas, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hotel Girasol Lighthouse

The Hotel Girasol lighthouse is located on a high-rise condominium building in Salinas, Ecuador. The structure has a white tower with red horizontal bands, reaching a height of 54 meters. The light source is situated 40 meters above sea level. This operating navigation marker produces a white flash every 5 seconds (Fl W 5s), with a geographic visibility range of 17.1 nautical miles. The building itself is a modern condominium. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower interior is closed to visitors. Salinas is the closest port, situated 0.3 kilometers from the light.

Why it matters: This light assists coastal navigation near Salinas, serving as a reference point for vessels entering or leaving the city's port area. Its location on top of a condominium building rather than a standalone structure distinguishes it as a landmark that combines maritime safety with the city's developed shoreline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

City
Salinas
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Santa Elena Province
Sea Region
Waterfront of Salinas, EC.
Latitude
-2.2058°
Longitude
-80.9681°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salinas(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G3053
NGA No.
0426

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
54m
Tower Color
white with red horizontal bands

Structure: high-rise condo building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hotel Girasol Lighthouse at night?+
Hotel Girasol displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Hotel Girasol Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hotel Girasol Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Salinas at 0.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include La Libertad (3.7 NM E), MONTEVERDE (16 NM ENE), Zapotal (26.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hotel Girasol Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hotel Girasol 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 Hotel Girasol Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hotel Girasol 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.