Name and Location

The Far del Cap de la Nau Lighthouse, also known as the Cabo de la Nao Lighthouse, is located on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, Spain. Its precise location is at 37°38'N, 0°13'W.

2. Construction and History

The Far del Cap de la Nau was built in 1859 to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Spanish coast. Originally, its purpose was to serve as a warning to ships approaching the cape, signaling the danger of rocky shores and strong currents.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Cabo de la Nao Lighthouse is an imposing structure standing 122 meters (398 feet) tall. Its white tower is adorned with a black lantern room featuring a distinctive red stripe. The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its cylindrical shape, topped with a square watchtower.

4. Light and Navigation

The Far del Cap de la Nau emits a white light every 5 seconds, with a range of approximately 23 nautical miles (43 kilometers). Its unique sequence of lights is designed to warn ships of the cape's danger zone, where the sea floor drops off precipitously. The lighthouse's sector starts at 190 degrees and ends at 49 degrees.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Far del Cap de la Nau Lighthouse stands sentinel over the Mediterranean Sea, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific anecdotes or folklore available about this lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The most recent survey date for the lighthouse is December 5, 2023. According to Wikidata, the Far del Cap de la Nau is referenced as Q8960923, with coordinates 38.7327629° N, 0°2302645° W.

9. Further Information

The Cabo de la Nao Lighthouse has a dedicated Wikipedia page (in Catalan) that provides additional information on its history, architecture, and operational details.