Cape Ortegal Lighthouse

The cylindrical concrete tower rises 10 meters high with white walls marked by a red stripe and two circular balconies measuring 4.7 meters in diameter.

The Port Authority of Ferrol-San Cibrao established this maritime navigation aid in 1984 following planning and approval processes that began in 1982.

The lighthouse represents the maritime identity of northern Spain, marking the boundary between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay.

The solar-powered beacon produces white light signals every eight seconds, reaching vessels within an 18-nautical-mile radius from its 124-meter focal height.

The lighthouse functions as both a critical navigation point for maritime traffic and an environmental monitoring station along the Spanish northern coast.

Location: Cariño

Inception: 1984

Height: 10 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 43.77098,-7.86950

Latest update: March 26, 2025 12:48