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Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇪🇸Canary Islands, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse

The Punta del Castillete Lighthouse became operational in 1996, with its first light appearing that same year. This white, quadrilateral tower stands 20 meters tall and is distinguished by red banding. Its light emits two green flashes every 7 seconds from a focal height of 114 meters. The lighthouse is situated on cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean on the southwestern side of Gran Canaria. Its geographic range extends for 3 nautical miles.

Background
The Punta del Castillete Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta del Castillete) is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of Gran Canaria. It is located on cliffs above the resort and fishing harbour of Puerto de Mogán, in the municipality of Mogán. Punta Castillete is on the south-western side of the island facing the Atlantic Ocean, and lies between Maspalomas Lighthouse to the south and the lighthouse of Punta Sardina to the north.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)G. period 7s
Focal Height
114m
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1996

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D2815.96
NGA No.
24023
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Wikidata
Q5856497 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: White quadrilateral tower, red banded; 20

Location

City
Canary Islands
Country
🇪🇸ES
Latitude
27.8192°
Longitude
-15.7685°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Del Castillete displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PUERTO DE MOGAN at 0.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include PUERTO RICO (3.8 NM SE), Arguineguin (5.9 NM SE), PASITO BLANCO (8.9 NM ESE), Playa Ingles (10.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Del Castillete 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 Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Del Castillete 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.