Poro Point Lighthouse

Poro Point Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located at Poro Point in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, within the Poro Point Freeport Zone overlooking the Lingayen Gulf and South China Sea. Built in 1903 during the American colonial period on the site of an earlier Spanish-era light, the white cylindrical tower remains an active aid to navigation. It is noted for its scenic cliffside setting, panoramic sea views, and preserved American-era architecture.

Visitors can expect a compact white cylindrical lighthouse tower on a cliffside promontory at Poro Point with panoramic views of Lingayen Gulf and the South China Sea. The site is within the Poro Point Freeport Zone surrounded by open grounds, paved viewing area and coastal cliffs. The tower exterior can be viewed and photographed, but interior access is generally closed to the public. The area is quiet, scenic and suited for short sightseeing and sunset viewing.

The light station at Poro Point was originally established during the Spanish colonial period and rebuilt in 1903 during the American colonial period to guide vessels entering Lingayen Gulf. The current cylindrical concrete tower replaced the earlier structure and has served continuously as an active navigational aid for over a century, associated with the development of Poro Point as a maritime and later aviation and freeport area.

The lighthouse is a recognized maritime heritage landmark of La Union and a symbol of San Fernando's coastal history, representing American-era engineering and the region's long-standing seafaring tradition along Lingayen Gulf.