Name and Location

The Faro do Cabo de Cee (Cabo Cee Lighthouse) is an active minor coastal light located in Corcubión, Galicia, Spain. Its official name is Faro do Cabo de Cee, with alternative names including Faro de Cabo C. The lighthouse's coordinates are 42°54′59″N, 9°11′01″W.

Construction and History

The Faro do Cabo de Cee was built in 1860 as part of a mid-century program to improve safety on Galicia's rocky coast. Although there is no recorded history of major shipwrecks specifically in its vicinity, the adjacent waters have claimed vessels in earlier centuries.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in the construction of the Faro do Cabo de Cee are not well-documented. It is likely that the tower is a cylindrical structure on top of a keeper's house, with a height of around 27 meters above mean sea level. The original Fresnel lens has likely been replaced by a modern beacon.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is a group of five white flashes every 13 seconds (Fl(5) W . 13 s). Its nominal range is 7 nautical miles, with a light color of white. The Admiralty list of lights reference is D 1760, and the NGA Pub. 113 reference is 2011-10-20.

Accessibility and Visiting

The headland where the lighthouse is located is accessible on foot via a coastal path from Corcubión, but the interior of the lighthouse is closed to visitors. The parking area is at Redonda, reached by the CP-2801 coastal road. There are no facilities or guided tours available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Faro do Cabo de Cee overlooks the Ría de Corcubión and the Atlantic Ocean, offering panoramic views toward Cape Finisterre. The surrounding landscape features rugged granite cliffs, maritime pines, and heathland vegetation.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are recorded about the Faro do Cabo de Cee.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was automated at an unknown date, likely in the late 20th century. It is managed by the Comisión de faros (Spanish Lighthouse Authority) under the Port Authority of A Coruña/Puertos del Estado. There are no AIS or radar installations reported.

Further Information

For further information, please refer to the US NGA List of Lights Pub. 113, 2011-10-20, reference D 1760; OpenStreetMap "way/152253771"; Wikidata Q33515564; and Galician-language Wikipedia: "Faro do cabo Cee" – gl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faro_do_cabo_Cee.