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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

NameFaro Punta San Emeterio
CityCaserío San Emeterio
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.399448, -4.5345554
Tower height68
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionFollow the Camino Fimango Alfaro or other routes from nearby towns, such as Llanes or Ribadedeva
Landscape typerugged coastline with cliffs, beaches, and rocky outcroppings
View descriptionStunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby countryside
Light characteristic"Fl (3) W 15s"
Light range12.4