Name and Location

The Faro del Cabo San Agustín is a historic lighthouse located at Auzo Capilla, 101, 33716 Coaña, Asturias, Spain.

Construction and History

Built in the 19th century, this light tower has played a crucial role in maritime navigation for over a century. The Faro del Cabo San Agustín was once manually operated by a team of keepers. Today, its functionality is likely preserved for historical significance and tourist purposes. During World War II, it served as an important navigation aid for Allied forces.

Architecture and Materials

The Faro del Cabo San Agustín is an exemplary example of neoclassical architecture, designed to withstand the harsh marine environment. Its white-painted structure stands at an impressive 72 meters (236 feet) tall, with a focal height of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a unique light characteristic: Oc (0.2 seconds on, 2.8 seconds off, repeated in groups of two). The light is white in color and has a range of approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles).

Accessibility and Visiting

Please note that further information about visiting the Faro del Cabo San Agustín is not available.

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, no notable views or landscape information is provided for this lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are mentioned in the available data.

Technical and Operational Details

Although automation details are unavailable, it is known that the lighthouse was once manually operated by a team of keepers. Today, its functionality is likely preserved for historical significance and tourist purposes.

Further Information

The Faro del Cabo San Agustín is listed on the US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20) and has a wikidata ID Q8960886. The lighthouse's Wikipedia article (in Asturian language) provides further insights into its history and significance.