Name and Location

The Darsena de Axpe Lighthouse is a vital aid to navigation located in Sestao, Spain. Its geographical coordinates are 43°10'42“ N and -2°58'40“ W.

Construction and History

While specific information about the lighthouse's construction date is unavailable, it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century as part of a series of navigational aids installed around the Port of Bilbao. The lighthouse has undergone various upgrades and maintenance over the years to ensure its continued reliability.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used for the Darsena de Axpe Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a red light every 10 seconds, with a range of 1 nautical mile. The sequence of the beacon's flashes is 0.5 seconds on, followed by a 0.7-second pause, then another 0.5-second flash, and finally a 2.1-second pause before repeating the cycle. Its proximity to the Port of Bilbao makes it an essential navigational aid for ships navigating the waters around the port.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Darsena de Axpe Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available about the Darsena de Axpe Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a height of 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level, with a focal plane located at an elevation of approximately 45 meters (147 feet).

The information presented here is based on available data from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication "Pub. 113" dated October 20, 2011.