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La Guía Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇪🇸Vigo, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Guía Lighthouse

Constructed in 1900, the La Guía Lighthouse stands as a 9-meter cylindrical masonry tower painted white. Situated on a point northeast of Vigo, it includes a lantern and gallery. The light's focal plane is 37 meters above sea level. Its characteristic is three white flashes occurring every 20 seconds. Originally featuring an attached cottage and a secondary lantern, these were later removed. Access to the site is permitted, though the tower itself is not open.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the La Guía point for ships approaching or leaving Vigo's port, facilitating safe transit within the Ría de Vigo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl(3) W 20s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1900

Significant events: attached cottage and secondary lantern removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Vigo
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
promontory in La Guía, northeast of Vigo, on the south side of the Ría de Vigo
Latitude
42.2595°
Longitude
-8.7021°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vigo(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
D1901.5
NGA No.
3012
ARLHS No.
SPA-172
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Guía Lighthouse at night?+
La Guía displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 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 La Guía Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Guía Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vigo at 1.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include DOMAYO (1.7 NM NNE), Moaña (1.7 NM WNW), CANGAS (3.6 NM W), Cangas (3.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Guía Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Guía 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 La Guía Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Guía 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.