Name and Location

The Contradique Lighthouse is located in Sada, Spain, at coordinates [-8.2446087, 43.3596225].

Construction and History

The Contradique Lighthouse was constructed during an unspecified era, with no readily available information on its exact year of construction. The structure's architectural style is also unknown.

Architecture and Materials

There is no available information on the Contradique Lighthouse's architecture and materials.

Light and Navigation

The light displayed by the Contradique Lighthouse is characterized as Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it emits a flashing red light every 11 seconds with a range of approximately 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers). The light's sequence consists of five groups: 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5), providing a unique identifier for mariners to recognize the signal.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Contradique Lighthouse through a guided tour, although details on scheduling and availability are currently unavailable. The lighthouse is situated near the town of Sada in A Coruña Province, Galicia, Spain.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Contradique Lighthouse provides a clear view of the surrounding waters and coastline, with likely views of the Bay of Biscay or the Atlantic Ocean.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable anecdotes or folklore available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As an automated lighthouse, the Contradique Light Station operates without manual assistance. Its operation and maintenance may be overseen by local authorities or organizations responsible for maritime safety and navigation in the region.

Further Information

For more information on the Contradique Lighthouse, readers are encouraged to consult relevant nautical charts, maps, and publications, such as the US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20), which provides details on seamarks and lights worldwide.