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ÁguilasBeachLighthouse

8JX9+68 A Coruña, Spain

Name and Location

The Águilas Beach Lighthouse is located at 8JX9+68, A Coruña, Spain, situated on the northern coast of Galicia.

Construction and History

While the exact year of construction is unknown, it is believed to have been built in the mid-19th century as part of the region's efforts to improve maritime safety and navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height and has a focal height. Its architectural style is characterized by a striking tower shape and lantern design. The structure's exterior is constructed from stone.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, with a range of approximately unknown. This beacon serves as an essential aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

While the Águilas Beach Lighthouse is no longer operational as a primary navigation aid, it has been repurposed as a museum. Visitors can access the site via footpath.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands at the edge of the Águilas Beach, a picturesque stretch of coastline known for its dramatic cliffs. The area is also home to a variety of marine life, including unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Throughout its history, the Águilas Beach Lighthouse has been involved in several significant events, including unknown. Local folklore surrounding the lighthouse includes tales of unknown.

Technical and Operational Details

  • The site is managed by unknown.
  • For further information on the Águilas Beach Lighthouse, please consult the Wikipedia article: unknown

Details

NameÁguilasBeachLighthouse
CityACoruña
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.3480318, -8.3816664
Year of constructionmid-19thcentury
Events[insertnotableshipwrecksormaritimeincidents]
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Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typeÁguilasBeach,apicturesquestretchofcoastlineknownforitsdramatic[insertnotablegeologicalfeature,e.g.,cliffs,dunes]
View descriptionpanoramicviewsofthesurroundingcoastline
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Light range[insertrangeinnauticalmilesorkilometers]