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Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 12s🇪🇸O Grove, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower measures 14 meters in height and is painted white, featuring a green band around its upper section. The light, positioned 15 meters above sea level, produces a green flash every 12 seconds (Fl G 12s). This structure is situated approximately 1 kilometer from the coast near Barrio Carreiro, northwest of Piedras Negras, marking the south side of the Ría de Arousa entrance. It is located 3.4 kilometers from the port of Grove. The grounds are open for visits, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for ships entering the Ría de Arousa, an important channel in Galicia. Its light assists seafarers in bypassing submerged hazards and facilitating safe passage into the ria.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl G 12s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
O Grove
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
Located on the south side of the entrance to the Ría de Arousa, about 1 km (0.6 mi) off the Barrio Carreiro northwest of Piedras Negras.
Latitude
42.4790°
Longitude
-8.9365°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Grove(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D1800
NGA No.
2740
ARLHS No.
SPA-281

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
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

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 12s — 2 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grove at 3.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include CARREIRA AGUINO (4.4 NM NW), Santa Eugenia (5.1 NM NNW), Ribeira (Santa Uxia) (5.3 NM NNW), Cambados (5.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ría de Arousa South Side 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 Ría de Arousa South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ría de Arousa South Side 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.