Faro de Cabo Busto

The white tower stands 9 meters tall on the cliffs of Cabo Busto, projecting light beams visible from 25 nautical miles across the North Atlantic Ocean.

The lighthouse began its maritime safety operations on April 1, 1858, equipped with a third-order Fresnel lens to guide vessels through the northern Spanish waters.

The structure represents a vital component of Spanish maritime infrastructure, with the word 'Busto' written on its northern face as a regional identifier.

The lighthouse functions as part of a circular hiking route that connects seven observation points, offering views toward Cape Vidio and Luarca along the Bay of Biscay.

The facility maintains an aero-maritime optical system at 86 meters above sea level, generating three distinct light patterns followed by ten-second intervals.

Location: Valdés

Inception: April 1, 1858

Height: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 43.56929,-6.46964

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:34