Mouro Island Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse on Mouro Island, Santander, Spain.
The white cylindrical tower rises 18.70 meters high from its rocky foundation on a small island in the Bay of Biscay.
Built in 1860, the lighthouse guided vessels through challenging waters, requiring two keepers to maintain operations until automation in 1921.
The lighthouse represents northern Spain's maritime traditions and continues to serve as a reference point for maritime navigation.
The structure produces three white light flashes every sixteen seconds, with a visibility range of 11 nautical miles from its position.
The waters around the island constitute a marine reserve since 1986, hosting 39 fish species and numerous seabird populations.
Location: Santander
Inception: 1860
Height: 18.7 m
GPS coordinates: 43.47328,-3.75585
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:17
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