Name and Location

The Higer Lighthouse, also known as Higer itsasargia in Basque and Faro de Higer in Spanish, is located at Camino Higer 56, 20280 Hondarribia, Guipúzcoa, País Vasco, Spain. Its coordinates are 43°23′31.1″ N, 1°47′31.2″ W.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it was likely established by the Spanish maritime authority in the first half of the 20th century. The structure is a small masonry tower integrated into a single-storey keeper's house.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is made of rendered stone or concrete, with a white-washed exterior. Its architectural style is functional early-20th-century lighthouse typology.

Light and Navigation

The Higer Lighthouse is a seamark "light_major" according to OpenStreetMap tags. The focal height and nominal range are not officially published. The characteristic of the light is unknown, but it serves as a coastal navigational aid marking the entrance to the Bay of Txingudi.

Accessibility and Visiting

The grounds are freely accessible on foot, but interior entry is not permitted due to the lighthouse being unmanned since the late 20th century. Visitors can reach the site by following the "Camino Higer" signposted hiking trail from Hondarribia old town or by car/bicycle via local road CV-292 and short walk.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers panoramic views of Hondarribia Marina and Old Town to the south, the Bay of Txingudi and Hendaye (France) to the north/northeast, and Mount Jaizkibel ridge to the west. Nearby attractions include the San Telmo Hermitage on Higer slope, the Txingudi salt marsh natural reserve, historic walled town of Hondarribia, and GR-121 hiking route along the French-Spanish frontier.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is fully automated and unmanned since the late 20th century. It is powered by mains with a backup battery.

Further Information

For more information, please visit OpenStreetMap (way/202074136), Wikimedia Commons (File:Faro_de_Higer.jpg), or Spanish Wikipedia (article in development: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faro_de_Higer).