Phare de San Emeterio

The cylindrical lighthouse tower with its attached gallery and lantern stands on the north side of a single-story keeper's house at Punta de San Emeterio.

The stone masonry lighthouse began its maritime safety operations on March 15, 1864, and underwent electrification improvements in 1952 to enhance its capabilities.

The lighthouse holds a central position in local maritime traditions, marking centuries of navigation through the Bay of Biscay waters along Spain's northern coast.

The fourth-order Fresnel lens produces a light beam that extends 20 nautical miles across the water, helping vessels navigate safely through this section of coastline.

Located near Pindal Cave, the lighthouse stands 68 meters above sea level, featuring a white exterior structure topped with a silver lantern dome and red tiles.

GPS coordinates: 43.39945,-4.53456

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:38