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Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇪🇸Baiona, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse

This octagonal stone tower stands 30 meters tall with a focal height of 85 meters, positioned on Cabo Silleiro at the southern entrance to the Ría de Vigo. Built in 1924, the lighthouse displays red and white horizontal bands and is attached to a two-story keeper's complex. It emits two white flashes and one white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 23.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse was destaffed and transferred to local control in 2020, with plans for the keeper's complex to become a boutique hotel. Its lantern was temporarily removed for restoration in 2021 and has since been returned.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a primary landfall light for vessels approaching Vigo and the numerous ports of Galicia, using its strategic location on Cabo Silleiro as a key navigational reference.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(2+1) W 15s
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
23.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1924

Significant events: Destaffed and transferred to local control (2020), planned conversion to boutique hotel (2020), lantern temporarily removed for restoration (2021)

Visiting

Open to public
No

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a large 2-story keeper's complex

Location

City
Baiona
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
Located on Cabo Silleiro, a prominent headland at the southern entrance to the Ría de Vigo, about 8 km southwest of Baiona, marking the approach to Vigo and the ports of Galicia.
Latitude
42.1044°
Longitude
-8.8964°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baiona(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D1916
NGA No.
3052
ARLHS No.
SPA-047
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BAIONA at 2.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include DARBO (9.8 NM NNE), CANGAS (10.5 NM NNE), Cangas (10.5 NM NNE), Vigo (11.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ría de Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ría de Vigo 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 Vigo South Side Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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