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Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇸Roses, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

This cylindrical masonry lighthouse stands 13 meters tall on a promontory west of Port de la Selva harbor. Built in 1913, it features a lantern and gallery atop a one-story keeper's house. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. The tower is white, contrasting with the mountainous Costa Brava coastline. It is located on the north side of the Cap de Creus massif in the Girona region of Catalonia.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels into Port de la Selva, marking the western side of the harbor entrance along the Costa Brava.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Roses(0.5 km)
ARLHS No.
SPA-287

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, centered on the roof of a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Roses
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Catalonia
Sea Region
Located on a promontory on the west side of the harbor of Port de la Selva, a small port on the north side of the Cap de Creus massif, along the mountainous Costa Brava coastline of Girona.
Latitude
42.2458°
Longitude
3.1832°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse at night?+
Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ROSES at 0.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Rosas (1.2 NM N), Empuriabrava (2.3 NM W), Cadaqués (5 NM ENE), Puerto de la Selva (5.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten 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 Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse?+
Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten 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 Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten 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.