Name and Location

Faro de Canet (Far de Canet) is a 19th-century maritime beacon located in Paseo del Far, 1, 46529 Canet de Berenguer, Valencia, Spain. It sits on a low rocky point at the end of a short promenade overlooking a sandy beach to the east and the outer breakwaters of Port de Sagunto to the south.

2. Construction and History

Faro de Canet is believed to have been constructed between the 1860s and 1880s, although no definitive archival record publicly available confirms this. The original function of the lighthouse was as a coastal navigation aid for fishing vessels and merchant ships approaching the nearby commercial port of Sagunt.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure consists of a freestanding cylindrical tower set atop a single-storey keeper's house, now converted to storage or closed to the public. The materials used are rendered masonry (stuccoed brick or stone), painted white. The lantern room features simple metal framing and gallery rail.

4. Light and Navigation

The light range and characteristic of Faro de Canet are currently not available in public hydrographic summaries, although historically it is likely that the lighthouse emitted a fixed white light or group-flashing white. The tower height is approximately 8 meters above ground level, while the focal height is around 12 meters above mean sea level.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The exterior of the tower and adjoining grounds are freely accessible via the Paseo del Far. However, the lantern room is closed to visitors, and no internal tours are offered. Visitors can reach the lighthouse by car or bus from Valencia, following the N-340 coast road to Canet de Berenguer, then turning onto Passeig del Far.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, adjacent beaches, and the distant silhouette of the Sagunto port cranes. The surrounding landscape features a public beach with water-sports facilities, an industrial harbor with historic warehouses, a Roman villa remains, and an archaeological museum.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

While there are no widely documented folklore or dramatic shipwrecks associated specifically with Faro de Canet, local fishermen sometimes refer to it simply as "el Far" when planning morning departures.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Faro de Canet is maintained by the Port Authority of Valencia (Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia), which administers aids to navigation along this stretch of coast. The lighthouse was electrified and automated, with no resident keeper since the late 20th century.

9. Further Information

For further information, visit Wikidata (Q5856359) or Wikipedia (Spanish: es:Faro de Cabo Canet). Additionally, the official website of the Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia and the Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina provide general information on navigation aids and technical bulletins.