Name and Location

The Vigo Lighthouse is located in the city of Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain, situated at the entrance to the Ria de Vigo, a natural harbor and estuary.

Construction and History

The Vigo Lighthouse has a long history dating back to 1898, when it was first constructed by the Spanish Navy. Its original purpose was to assist ships entering and leaving the Ria de Vigo, providing a vital aid to navigation for commercial vessels and pleasure craft alike.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a green light that flashes every 9 seconds, within a range of 5 nautical miles. Its location makes it a crucial guide for mariners navigating the area's busy shipping lanes. The structure itself is a 10-meter-tall tower.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As a minor lighthouse, the Vigo Lighthouse has limited operational duties compared to more prominent beacons. According to US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20), the lighthouse is equipped with a green light that flashes every 9 seconds, with a sequence of 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5).

Further Information

The Vigo Lighthouse can be found at the following geographic coordinates:

• Latitude: 42.2401548
• Longitude: -8.732468