Name and Location

The Lighthouse of San Juan de Nieva is located in the municipality of Avilés, Asturias, Spain, situated on the northern coast of the country.

Construction and History

The construction of the lighthouse was initiated during the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain (1833-1868). Its purpose was to provide a reliable aid to navigation, particularly for ships approaching the port city of Avilés. The original structure was designed by Spanish engineer Don Pedro María Arce and built using local stone.

Architecture and Materials

The Faro de San Juan de Nieva is a 14-meter-tall lighthouse with two prominent light towers. Each tower displays a characteristic red color for the primary light and white for the secondary light. The structure's height is 40 meters, and its period of oscillation is 5 seconds.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with two distinct lights that operate in a sequence: "3.5+(1.5)" minutes. This unique pattern helps mariners distinguish the beacon from other nearby lighthouses. The light's range extends up to 15 kilometers, and it covers a sector of approximately 23 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on visiting or accessibility.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

References:

• United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113, dated October 20, 2011.