Far de Sant Sebastià, Maritime lighthouse in Llafranc, Spain.
Far de Sant Sebastià is a 12-meter-high lighthouse on a promontory at the eastern end of Llafranc, standing 169 meters above sea level. The complex includes multiple structures from different periods, with views stretching along the Mediterranean coast from its position.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1857 by architect José María Faquineto Ródenas to guide ships along this stretch of coast. A 15th-century watchtower at the same location had previously served as a defensive structure against maritime threats.
The site takes its name from Saint Sebastian and has long served as a reference point for people connected to the sea. The mix of structures here shows how communities balanced the needs of maritime navigation with living on the coast.
Access is via a marked walking path of about 1.2 kilometers from central Llafranc, with steps starting from the harbor area. The walk is best done in clear weather when the paths are dry and views extend farthest along the coast.
An Iberian settlement from the 5th to 1st centuries BC once stood at this location, with preserved artifacts displayed in a small on-site museum. The layers of habitation show how people lived from the sea across many centuries at this same spot.
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