Faro da Punta Cabalo
H4C8+XC A Illa de Arousa, Spain
Name and Location
The Faro da Punta Cabalo lighthouse is located at the tip of the Punta Caballo peninsula in A Illa de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain.
Construction and History
Built in 1826 during the Spanish colonial era, the Faro da Punta Cabalo stands at an impressive height of 13 meters (43 feet) with a focal plane height of 10 meters (33 feet). The lighthouse's architecture style is not specified, but it likely reflects the classic Spanish design.
Architecture and Materials
No specific information on the lighthouse's architecture or materials is available.
Light and Navigation
The Faro da Punta Cabalo features a white light characteristic of Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a fixed white light with three seconds on and seven seconds off, repeated every 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Arousa Bay from the lighthouse's platform, surrounded by the waters of the Arousa Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is characterized by rocky shores, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No notable stories or anecdotes are available for the Faro da Punta Cabalo.
Technical and Operational Details
The current automation status of the lighthouse is not specified, but it likely operated manually until its conversion to automated operation. The lighthouse's primary function is to guide mariners through the surrounding waters.
Further Information
No significant historical events or shipwrecks are reported to have occurred near the Faro da Punta Cabalo. The nearby attractions include the beautiful beaches and coastal towns of Pontevedra province.
Details
| Name | Faro da Punta Cabalo |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | Other |
| Coordinates | 42.5724241, -8.8839948 |