Cabo Prior Lighthouse

The white and red lighthouse stands 55 meters tall on a granite cliff, providing critical navigation assistance along the northwestern Spanish coast.

Constructed in 1853, the hexagonal stone tower replaced earlier navigation markers that guided vessels through these waters since Roman times.

The lighthouse complex includes a neo-classical keeper's house, reflecting the architectural traditions of 19th-century maritime infrastructure in Galicia.

The automated beacon flashes every 5 seconds with a range of 24 nautical miles, serving as a reference point for ships approaching Ferrol's port.

The lighthouse operates with a focal height of 107 meters and produces a distinctive three-flash sequence in a one-plus-two pattern every fifteen seconds.

GPS coordinates: 43.56765,-8.31454

Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:38