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Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇪🇸Sanxenxo, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 6 meters tall, guides vessels on the north side of the Ría de Pontevedra. It is painted white with a green band encircling the top of the structure, which includes a lantern and gallery. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 7 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. Located on a marina wharf at Sanxenxo, the site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port, Sanxenxo, is just 0.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a critical marker for vessels entering and leaving the busy Sanxenxo marina, helping them navigate safely within the Ría de Pontevedra.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Sanxenxo
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
Located on a marina wharf at Sanxenxo, a resort town on the north side of the lower Ría de Pontevedra.
Latitude
42.3961°
Longitude
-8.8027°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sanxenxo(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D1856
NGA No.
2852

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green band around the top
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

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 Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sangenjo at 0.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Sanxenxo (0.3 NM NNE), PORTONOVO (0.8 NM W), BUEU (4.1 NM S), Marin, Pontevedra (4.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ría de Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ría de Pontevedra North 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 Pontevedra North Side Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ría de Pontevedra North 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.