Name and Location

The Cabo Higuer Lighthouse is located in Hondarribia, Guipúzcoa, Spain, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Bay of Biscay.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 19th century. The Cabo Higuer Lighthouse stands at a height of 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level, with a focal plane of 65 meters (213 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a yellow light, characterized by a flashing sequence of 0.5 seconds on, followed by 1.5 seconds off, repeated every 10 seconds. The range of the light is approximately 23 kilometers (14 miles), providing a crucial beacon for vessels navigating through the treacherous waters of the Bay of Biscay.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available regarding accessibility or visiting the Cabo Higuer Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available regarding notable views or landscape surrounding the Cabo Higuer Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are documented about the Cabo Higuer Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As a lighthouse, Cabo Higuer serves as a vital aid to navigation, providing a safe passage for ships through the Bay of Biscay. Its light is visible from a distance of 23 kilometers (14 miles), making it an essential landmark for mariners.

Further Information

The Cabo Higuer Lighthouse is recognized by the Wikidata database under the identifier Q12259123 and has been documented by the French Hydrographic Service, SHOM, as part of their navigation charts.