Name and Location

Faro del Castillo de Santa Ana is a historic lighthouse located on the eastern coast of Cantabria, Spain. Its coordinates are approximately -3.2146924° longitude and 43.3845604° latitude.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 16th century during the reign of King Philip II of Spain. The castle of Santa Ana, which houses the lighthouse, has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at 16 meters (52 feet) tall with a white light character, and its height above sea level is 49 meters (160 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light with a period of 24 seconds and a range of 20 kilometers (12 miles). Its sequence is 0.6+(3.4)+0.6+(3.4)+0.6+(3.4)+0.6+(11.4), indicating the duration of each flash.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is an attractive tourist destination, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Bay of Biscay.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the coastline and the bay from the top of the lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

• * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113 (2011-10-20)
• * Wikidata: Q5856567
• * Wikipedia: es:Faro del castillo de Santa Ana