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Islote Vedrà Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇸ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Islote Vedrà Lighthouse

A cylindrical stone and concrete tower, standing 4 meters tall, was built in 1959 on a rocky reef off Ibiza's southwest corner. The unpainted structure features a small red lantern and emits a white flash every five seconds. This lighthouse replaced an earlier station established in 1927 that was destroyed by a winter storm. The current light is positioned higher on the slope to improve its resilience against harsh weather. Its focal height reaches 21 meters above the sea, providing a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: Classified as a lighthouse rather than a buoy, this light warns mariners of the hazardous rocky reef near Ibiza, a common hazard for local and recreational craft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1959

Significant events: Original light washed away by a winter storm, replaced by present light higher on the slope

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ibiza(12.1 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
unpainted
Material
stone, concrete

Structure: round unpainted stone-faced concrete tower with a small red lantern

Location

Country
🇪🇸Spain
Sea Region
Tip of a rocky reef off the southwest corner of Ibiza
Latitude
38.8635°
Longitude
1.1876°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Islote Vedrà Lighthouse at night?+
Islote Vedrà 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 Islote Vedrà Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Islote Vedrà Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT DES TORRENT at 7.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include San Antonio (8.5 NM NE), Sant Antoni de Portmany (8.6 NM NE), Sa Canal (9.3 NM E), Playa Den Bossa (10.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Islote Vedrà Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Islote Vedrà 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 Islote Vedrà Lighthouse?+
Islote Vedrà Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Islote Vedrà Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Islote Vedrà 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.