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Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 12s🇪🇸Pasaia, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta de Senokozulúa (Punta de Cruces)

Completed in 1909, the Punta de Senokozulúa lighthouse is an octagonal stone tower 9 meters tall, attached to a single-story stone keeper's house. Its focal plane is 52 meters above sea level, and it has a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The light displays two white, red, or green flashes every 12 seconds, depending on the sector. This lighthouse is situated on a bluff on the west side of the channel, about 2.5 km north of Pasaia. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime safety, specifically guiding ships through the notoriously narrow and intricate entrance to the Bahía de Pasajes. Its unique directional light system, displaying white, red, or green depending on the sector, provides critical real-time navigation cues for vessels approaching the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WGR 12s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1909

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and the house has a white roof
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Pasaia
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
Sea Region
Guides ships through the narrow entrance to the Bahía de Pasajes, located on a bluff above the west side of the channel about 2.5 km north of Pasaia.
Latitude
43.3309°
Longitude
-1.9270°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pasajes(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D1458
NGA No.
1736
ARLHS No.
SPA-127
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse at night?+
Punta de Senokozulúa displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 12s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 12 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PASAI SAN PEDRO at 0.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Pasajes (0.6 NM SE), Rentería (0.8 NM SE), LEZO (0.9 NM SE), Lizartza (2.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta de Senokozulúa 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 Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse?+
Punta de Senokozulúa 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 Punta de Senokozulúa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta de Senokozulúa 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.