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Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 30s🇪🇸Moguer, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse

Constructed from cut stone in 1884, the Mazagón Lighthouse is a cylindrical tower 25 meters tall, painted metallic gray. Its lantern and double gallery sit atop an octagonal base, which rises from the front of a single-story keeper's house. The light emits two white flashes followed by four white flashes every 30 seconds, with a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. A third-order Fresnel lens was added in 1899, improving its navigational capability. The lighthouse remains operational, guiding vessels from its position on the east side of the Río Odiel entrance in Mazagón.

Why it matters: This lighthouse served as the traditional landfall light for the port of Huelva, its position marking the entrance to the Río Odiel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl(2+4) W 30s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1884

Significant events: 3rd order Fresnel lens installed 1899

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
metallic gray
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical cut stone tower with lantern and double gallery, rising from the front of a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Moguer
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Andalusia
Sea Region
Traditional landfall light for the port of Huelva, located on the east side of the entrance to the Río Odiel in Mazagón.
Latitude
37.1354°
Longitude
-6.8259°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Huelva(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D2320
NGA No.
3844
ARLHS No.
SPA-185
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Mazagón Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 30s. 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 Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Huelva at 1.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include El Rompido (14.7 NM WNW), ISLA CRISTINA (24.3 NM W), Ayamonte (28.2 NM W), Vila Real de Santo António (28.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mazagón 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 Mazagón Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mazagón 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.