Phare de Socoa, Maritime navigation tower in Ciboure, France
The Socoa lighthouse features a square tower rising 12 meters high, positioned on coastal cliffs 36 meters above the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Built in 1844 following requests from local fishermen, the lighthouse replaced an earlier wooden structure from 1816 and underwent electrification works in 1936.
The lighthouse stands near Fort de Socoa, marking centuries of maritime tradition along the Basque Coast where fishing remains central to local identity.
The lighthouse emits alternating white and red flashes every 12 seconds, reaching 12 nautical miles for white light and 8 for red signals.
The structure operates with a 1000-watt metal halide lamp and uses Fresnel lens technology to project its warning beams across the waters.
Location: Ciboure
GPS coordinates: 43.39507,-1.68654
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
2.1 km
Maison de l'Infante
1.9 km
Église Saint-Vincent
1.8 km
Maison de Maurice Ravel
1.9 km
Phare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1.7 km
Couvent des Récollets, Ciboure
2 km
Phare de Ciboure
2 km
Maison Ezkerrenea
1.9 km
Plage du fort
358 m
Maison Betbeder-Baïta
1.9 km
Maison Neria
1.5 km
Fort du Socoa
276 m
Maison Louis XIV
2 km
Croix blanche de Ciboure
2.1 km
Donibane Lohizuneko merkatua
2.2 km
Villa Leïhorra
1.4 km
Tour de Bordagain
1.5 km
Mairie de Ciboure
1.9 km
Villa Lehen-Tokia
1.3 km
Ziburuko iturria
1.9 km
Tour Chappe de Ciboure
1.6 km
Maison des Pigeons blancs
2 km
Croix de Ciboure
1.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.1 km
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
2 km
Chapelle Saint-François-Xavier de Socoa
496 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel-Garicoïzt de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
2.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes