Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at rocky promontory in Castro-Urdiales, Spain.
The Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse stands 16 meters tall on a cliff, reaching a focal height of 49 meters above the North Atlantic Ocean.
The lighthouse, integrated into the 12th-century Santa Ana Castle structure, began its maritime safety operations in 1853 with equipment installed in the former chapel.
The structure represents the maritime traditions of northern Spain, connecting the local community to centuries of seafaring through its position near the fortified church.
The lighthouse produces three flashes every 4 seconds followed by a long flash every 11 seconds, making it visible from 20 nautical miles at sea.
The Santander Port Authority maintains this dual-purpose structure that combines medieval defensive architecture with modern naval navigation equipment.
Location: Castro-Urdiales
GPS coordinates: 43.38456,-3.21469
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:05
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