Beacon of Home cape

The white beacon stands 38 meters above sea level on the Atlantic coast, providing essential navigation signals with a range of 9 nautical miles.

The maritime signal post was established to guide vessels through the challenging waters of the Atlantic Ocean along the Spanish northwestern coastline.

The lighthouse forms part of the maritime heritage system that connects coastal communities and maintains safe navigation passages in Galician waters.

Ships can identify this navigation aid by its specific light pattern, which produces a white flash every three seconds throughout the night.

The beacon operates under the international identification number D1876 and maintains continuous operation through automated systems at coordinates 42°15'11"N, 8°52'23"W.

Location: Santo André do Hío

GPS coordinates: 42.25306,-8.87306

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:03