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Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 7s🇪🇸Sant Josep de sa Talaia, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This octagonal masonry tower, standing 8 meters tall, is painted green and features a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a one-story keeper's house constructed from masonry. The lighthouse emits a green light, with a characteristic of a single green flash every 7 seconds. Its focal height is 9 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the busy west coast of Sant Antoni de Portmany, assisting safe passage into and out of the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl G 7s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Sant Josep de sa Talaia
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Balearic Islands
Sea Region
West Coast of Sant Antoni de Portmany
Latitude
38.9740°
Longitude
1.2839°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ibiza(8.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E0273
NGA No.
4796
ARLHS No.
BAL-096

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
green
Material
masonry

Structure: octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 7s. 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 Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is San Antonio at 0.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sant Antoni de Portmany (0.8 NM ENE), PORT DES TORRENT (1 NM WSW), Playa Den Bossa (8.3 NM SE), Ibiza (8.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses 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 Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sant Antoni de Portmany (West Coast) 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.