Name and Location

Busto Lighthouse, officially known in Asturian as Faro de Bustu, is a minor coastal lighthouse located at the village of Busto in the municipality of Valdés, Asturias, Spain. Its coordinates are 43°34′09.4″ N, 6°28′10.6″ W.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for Busto Lighthouse is not documented in available records. However, it is presumed to have been constructed at some point, as it continues to serve local fishing and small-craft traffic in the sheltered inlet below.

Architecture and Materials

Busto Lighthouse has a freestanding lighthouse tower structure, with a height of 9 meters above its base. The construction materials used are not recorded in public sources, although it is likely that they are masonry or concrete. The shape and marking of the lighthouse appear to be whitewashed based on satellite imagery.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no technical details about the light pattern, focal height, range, or automation status of Busto Lighthouse are publicly documented. It is presumed to be fully automated, with no on-site keeper station visible.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse tower itself is not open to visitors. However, the site can be reached via local roads (Vía Sin Nombre) linking Busto to the AS-13 coastal highway between Luarca and Cudillero. Footpaths along the headland provide views of the tower and Cantabrian Sea.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area features a small cove and rocky shoreline known locally as Playa de Busto. From nearby cliffs, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of outlying islets and the rugged Asturian coast. No on-site facilities (parking, restrooms, or visitor center) are available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or folklore about Busto Lighthouse have been documented.

Technical and Operational Details

Busto Lighthouse continues to serve as an active navigational aid for coastal traffic, although no specific information is publicly available regarding its current function or managing authority.

Further Information

For further reading, please refer to the OpenStreetMap entry (way/95528695) and Wikidata: Q3378550.