Name and Location

Faro de Corrubedo is a historic lighthouse located on the northwest coast of Spain, situated near the Cape of Corrubedo.

2. Construction and History

The original lighthouse was built in 1855, replacing an earlier structure from 1842. The current tower, constructed in 1891, stands at a height of 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level. The lighthouse has guided mariners for over a century, ensuring the safety of ships navigating through the Atlantic Ocean.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its distinctive red-and-white striped pattern, with the upper section painted in bright red and the lower portion covered in a gleaming white. This striking design serves as a visual aid for mariners to quickly identify the structure from a distance.

4. Light and Navigation

Faro de Corrubedo operates on a fog signal system, emitting a siren sound every 20 seconds. The lighthouse is equipped with a radar transponder, transmitting signals on a frequency of K, allowing it to communicate with nearby vessels. The light itself has undergone changes over the years, initially displaying an optic characteristic of Fl (2+3) G and later upgraded in 2011 to display two separate lights: Fl W 20s and Fl R 20s.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

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6. Notable Views and Landscape

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7. Anecdotes and Folklore

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level, with its white light visible for up to 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers). The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities has recognized the lighthouse's importance as a navigational aid.

9. Further Information

Sources:

• 1. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. (2011). Pub. 113.
• 2. wikidata: Q28375603
• 3. Wikipedia (gl): Faro de Corrubedo