Name and Location

The Senoko zuloa Lighthouse is located in De Ondartxo, Paseo Ibilbidea, 2, 20110 Pasaia, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain. Its official name is Senoko zuloa, which translates to "Senoko hole" in Basque. The lighthouse sits at the end of the Ondartxo promenade, marking the eastern entrance to the inner harbour of Pasaia.

Construction and History

The first recorded history of the Senoko zuloa Lighthouse is unknown, as it has not been documented in available sources. However, the name "Senoko zuloa" may refer to a nearby rock cavity or local toponym. The lighthouse does not have a formal listing on national or regional heritage registers.

Architecture and Materials

The Senoko zuloa Lighthouse is a small cylindrical tower mounted on a concrete base, painted white. It is presumed to be constructed from reinforced concrete and metal lantern housing. The exact height of the tower is unknown but is estimated to be under 6 meters tall, with a focal height likely between 5 and 8 meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The characteristic of the Senoko zuloa Lighthouse is not officially recorded. It is presumed to be a simple fixed or group-flash pattern in white or green, as most lights in Pasaia harbour exhibit similar patterns. The estimated range of the light is under 5 nautical miles (harbour light). The lighthouse is fully automated and does not have a keeper's accommodation on site. It serves as a sector or entrance light but does not include AIS or radar transponders.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Senoko zuloa Lighthouse itself is not open for interior visits, but the surrounding promenade offers panoramic views over Pasajes Bay, the breakwater of San Juan de Pasajes, and the high wooded slopes of Jaizkibel to the north. Visitors can access the area on foot via the Ondartxo paseo from Pasajes de San Pedro (around 300 meters from Plaza Santiago). Facilities include benches and viewpoints along the promenade, as well as cafés and restaurants in the old town within a 5-minute walk.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the Senoko zuloa Lighthouse, visitors can enjoy panoramic views over Pasajes Bay, the breakwater of San Juan de Pasajes, and the high wooded slopes of Jaizkibel to the north. The area offers scenic overlooks and coastal trails for those who wish to explore further.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are currently known about the Senoko zuloa Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority of the Senoko zuloa Lighthouse is the Port Authority of Pasaia. The lighthouse appears on Spanish Hydrographic Office charts for the Bay of Biscay, Pasaia harbour inset. It serves as a sector or entrance light but does not include AIS or radar transponders.

Further Information

For further information, please visit OpenStreetMap (way/152604447), GeoJSON element: way/152604447 (man_made=lighthouse), B5M Gipuzkoa cultural map (http://b5m.gipuzkoa.net/b5map/r1/eu/mapa/lekutu/D_31822), B5M Aerial Imagery (http://b5m.gipuzkoa.net/url5000/index.php?id=D_31822&lengua=1&actu=0&categoria=VITO_FOTO), or Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12267300).