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Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse

Q Green🇫🇷Ciboure, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse

Also known as: Tour de Ciboure (Saint-Jean-de-Luz Feu Postérieur)

The Tour de Ciboure is a cylindrical masonry tower standing 27 meters tall, built in 1938. It is painted white with a green vertical stripe indicating the range line. The light is displayed from a window on the top floor. The current structure incorporates the lighthouse built in 1872. The light emits a quick green flash. The lighthouse is situated at the intersection of Quai Maurice Ravel and Rue Ramiro Arrue in Ciboure, near the port.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels safely into Ciboure's harbor, with its distinct green stripe aiding precise navigation. Its construction history, integrating an earlier lighthouse into the present tower, highlights the evolution of coastal aids.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1938
First Lit
1870

Significant events: Previous 1872 lighthouse incorporated into present tower in 1938

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green vertical stripe on the range line
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower; the light is displayed from a window on the top floor

Location

City
Ciboure
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
Harbor light in Ciboure, located at the intersection of the Quai Maurice Ravel and the Rue Ramiro Arrue
Latitude
43.3844°
Longitude
-1.6664°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ciboure(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-483
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse at night?+
Tour de Ciboure displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAINT JEAN DE LUZ at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include CIBOURE (0.4 NM ESE), Saint-Jean-de-Luz (0.9 NM NNW), Guéthary (3.5 NM NE), Bidart (5.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tour de Ciboure 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 Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse?+
Tour de Ciboure 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 Tour de Ciboure Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tour de Ciboure 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.