Punta Arroka (Punta Teodoro Arroca) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Punta Arroka (Punta Teodoro Arroca) Lighthouse
The Punta Arroka lighthouse, also known as Punta Teodoro Arroca, emits a red light from its cylindrical red tower. Located on a headland in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, its focal height is 21 meters. The light displays a single red flash every 9 seconds, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. This operational lighthouse is situated 0.1 km from the nearest port, Pasajes. While the tower is closed to visitors, the surrounding site is open.
Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid marking the harbour entrance for local shipping and fishing fleets navigating the coastal waters of Spain near the Punta Arroka headland.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 9s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 9s
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 13.4NM
Location
- City
- Pasaia
- Country
- 🇪🇸Spain
- Region
- Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
- Sea Region
- Punta Arroka, a headland on the coast of Spain.
- Latitude
- 43.3316°
- Longitude
- -1.9234°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pasajes(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D1472
- NGA No.
- 1768
- ARLHS No.
- SPA-268
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
Structure: Punta Arroka, also known as Punta Teodoro Arroca, casts its distinctive red light across the waves from a prominent headland on the Spanish coast. While the specific details of its origins are not recorded, its active status confirms its ongoing role in safeguarding maritime traffic in this region. The lighthouse is a familiar sight for local fishermen and commercial vessels navigating the often-challenging waters off this part of Spain. Though the tower itself remains closed to the public, the surrounding site is open, inviting visitors to stroll along the dramatic cliffs, breathe in the salty air, and witness the powerful sweep of the light as it cuts through the twilight. The rhythmic flash, appearing every nine seconds, offers a reassuring presence against the backdrop of the vast sea, a silent testament to the enduring need for navigational aids. It connects the ancient seafaring traditions of the Iberian Peninsula with modern-day shipping routes, a constant, watchful eye over the coastal passage.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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