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Monte Igueldo Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇪🇸San Sebastián, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Monte Igueldo Lighthouse

Also known as: Monte Igueldo (Igeldo Mendia)

The Monte Igueldo Lighthouse, located in San Sebastián, Spain, was established in 1855. This operational light features a white cylindrical stone tower with gray trim, standing 13 meters tall. The tower rises from the front of a two-story stone keeper's house. Its light emits two white flashes followed by one white flash every 15 seconds. The focal height is 134 meters, providing a geographic range of 28.2 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The Monte Igueldo Lighthouse is important for navigation along the Spanish coastline, especially for vessels approaching or departing the nearby port areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(2+1) W 15s
Focal Height
134m
Geographic Range
28.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1855

Significant events: Station established 1778, Lighthouse built 1855

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with gray trim
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the front of a 2-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
San Sebastián
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
Sea Region
Monte Igueldo, Spain
Latitude
43.3226°
Longitude
-2.0103°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Sebastian(0.9 km)
ARLHS No.
SPA-141
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Monte Igueldo Lighthouse at night?+
Monte Igueldo displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Monte Igueldo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Monte Igueldo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is San Sebastian at 0.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Lizartza (1.2 NM ESE), PASAI SAN PEDRO (3.6 NM E), Pasajes (4 NM E), Rentería (4.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Monte Igueldo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Monte Igueldo 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 Monte Igueldo Lighthouse?+
Monte Igueldo 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 Monte Igueldo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Monte Igueldo 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.