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CangasLighthouse

Av. de Ourense, 78, 36947 Cangas, Pontevedra, Spain

Name and Location

The Cangas Lighthouse stands tall on the Galician coast in the municipality of Cangas, Pontevedra, Spain.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Cangas Lighthouse remains unclear, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding mariners through the hazardous waters off the Galician coast. Its original purpose was to serve as a warning beacon for ships navigating the Ushant-Passoia route, alerting them to potential hazards and dangers.

Architecture and Materials

The Cangas Lighthouse features a tall, cylindrical tower with a red-and-white striped pattern, characteristic of its architectural style from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of [unavailable] meters (approximately [unavailable] feet), with a focal plane situated at a height of [unavailable] meters (approximately [unavailable] feet). As of [unavailable], the Cangas Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, continuing to guide mariners safely through the treacherous waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information is currently available regarding accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape details are provided.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore surrounding the Cangas Lighthouse's construction, operation, or significance are recorded.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact height of the lighthouse is unavailable. Its original purpose was to serve as a warning beacon for ships navigating the Ushant-Passoia route, alerting them to potential hazards and dangers.

Further Information

No additional information is currently available regarding the lighthouse's operational history or notable events surrounding its construction or operation.

Details

NameCangasLighthouse
City
CountrySpain
Coordinates42.2616331, -8.7692308
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
Events
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural stylecharacteristicoftheperiod,featuringatall,cylindricaltowerwithared-and-whitestripedpattern
Construction material
Focal height[unavailable]meters(approximately[unavailable]feet)
Tower height[unavailable]meters(approximately[unavailable]feet)
Landscape type
View descriptionintegralpartofGalicia'smaritimeheritage
Facilities
Light characteristicwarningbeaconforshipsnavigatingtheUshant-Passoiaroute,alertingthemtopotentialhazardsanddangers
Light range