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Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse

Fl Green 1s🇪🇸Ribeira, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse

Piedras del Sargo is a cylindrical stone tower, 12 meters high, located on a reef at the north entrance to Illa de Arousa. Painted white with a green band encircling the top, the structure features a gallery. Its light emits a single green flash every second, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat and is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The lighthouse is situated near Ribeira, with its nearest port being Ribeira, 5.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about the reef it marks at the entrance to Illa de Arousa, a critical point for maritime safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 1s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Fl G 1s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Ribeira
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
reef on the north side of the entrance to the Illa de Arousa
Latitude
42.4660°
Longitude
-9.0129°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ribeira(5.9 km)
Admiralty No.
D1798
NGA No.
2732
ARLHS No.
SPA-157

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green band around the top
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with gallery, painted white with a green band around the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse at night?+
Piedras del Sargo displays the characteristic Fl Green 1s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CARREIRA AGUINO at 3.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Santa Eugenia (5.1 NM N), Ribeira (Santa Uxia) (5.7 NM N), Grove (7 NM ENE), Puebla del Caramiñal (8.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Piedras del Sargo 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 Piedras del Sargo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Piedras del Sargo 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.