Faro Punta San Emeterio
Caserio San Emeterio, 2, 33590, Asturias, Spain
Name and Location
The Faro Punta San Emeterio lighthouse is located in Caserío San Emeterio, Asturias, Spain, with coordinates 43.399448° N latitude and -4.5345554° W longitude.
Construction and History
The Faro Punta San Emeterio was constructed during the [construction era] and has been guiding mariners since then. Unfortunately, the exact year of its construction is not documented.
Architecture and Materials
Unfortunately, the architectural style and construction materials used in building this lighthouse are unknown.
Light and Navigation
The Faro Punta San Emeterio emits a light with a range of approximately 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). The characteristic pattern is Fl (3) W 15s, indicating three flashes every 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
The availability of public access to this lighthouse is unclear. Visitors may reach Caserío San Emeterio by following the Camino Fimango Alfaro or other routes from nearby towns, such as Llanes or Ribadedeva.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape is characterized by a rugged coastline with cliffs, beaches, and rocky outcroppings. The views from the top of the lighthouse would likely offer stunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby countryside.
Heritage Status
Faro Punta San Emeterio has been recognized as a significant historical landmark in Asturias, Spain.
Technical and Operational Details
While the Faro Punta San Emeterio still functions as a lighthouse, its current operational status is not publicly disclosed. Whether it operates manually or automatically remains unknown.
For more information on Faro Punta San Emeterio, please refer to the Wikipedia article or consult local sources in Asturias, Spain.
Details
Name | Faro Punta San Emeterio |
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City | Caserío San Emeterio |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 43.399448, -4.5345554 |
Tower height | 68 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | Follow the Camino Fimango Alfaro or other routes from nearby towns, such as Llanes or Ribadedeva |
Landscape type | rugged coastline with cliffs, beaches, and rocky outcroppings |
View description | Stunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby countryside |
Light characteristic | "Fl (3) W 15s" |
Light range | 12.4 |