Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Faro de Cabo Peñas

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,454 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Faro de Cabo Peñas

Faro de Cabo Peñas, Maritime lighthouse at Cape Peñas cliffs, Gozón, Spain.

Faro de Cabo de Peñas stands on the most projecting plateau of Cape Peñas, in Gozón, Asturias, 100 m above the sea and about 60 m from the cliff edge. Its square, three-storey building is painted white with a red-tile roof, and an unpainted grey stone tower with gallery and lantern is attached to the north facade. The tower is octagonal and 18 m tall, with a focal plane 117 m above sea level.

The lighthouse entered service on 15 August 1852 on the Cabo Peñas promontory, in the parish of Candás, Gozón. It was electrified in 1946, received a foghorn in 1951 (modernised in 1977), a radiobeacon in 1956 and a DGPS station in 2003. The 1852 lantern was bought at the 1929 Barcelona Universal Exposition.

The lighthouse is still home to a keeper, one of the few inhabited lighthouses in Spain; the 2000 documentary by Eugenio Monesma interviews keeper José Luís García about the daily work of lighting and maintenance. The ground floor houses the Centro de Recepción de Visitantes e Interpretación del Medio Marino de Peñas (MEMAP), a museum on the marine environment.

The lighthouse stands on the most projecting plateau of Cape Peñas, in the council of Gozón, about 8 km north-west of the town; the access road ends at the cape's protected area. The ground floor houses the marine environment visitor centre (MEMAP). The cape is the northernmost point of Asturias and is exposed to wind and sea mist, so bring warm, waterproof clothing.

The 1852 lantern now in use was bought at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The light shows a group of three flashes and reaches 41 nautical miles in clear weather, dropping to 18 in haze; the French source gives 35 miles. A foghorn added in 1951 sounds the Morse letter P every 60 seconds.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,454 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
GPS coordinates
43.65571,-5.84853
Latest update
October 31, 2026 08:31
Heritage of Asturias in Spain: ancient churches, wild beaches and mountains

Asturias in Spain: old churches, wild beaches, and mountains. The coast has secret bays and cliffs where rocks meet the ocean. Around Llanes and Cudillero, beaches hide beneath green hills. Inland, parks and caves show signs of very old human activity. These places give Asturias its character,...

Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Faro de Cabo Peñas - Maritime lighthouse at Cape Peñas cliffs, Gozón, Spain » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.