Name and Location

Igueldo Lighthouse, also known as Igeldoko itsasargia (Basque) or Faro de Igueldo (Spanish), stands on the summit of Mount Igueldo in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain. Its official name is Igeldoko itsasargia / Faro de Igueldo.

Location

The lighthouse is situated at Itsasargi Pasealekua, 107, 20008 Donostia-San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. The coordinates are 43°19′21.4″ N, 2°00′37.2″ W (43.322601, –2.010329).

Construction and History

The year of construction and era/style of the lighthouse are not available.

Architecture and Materials

There is no information on the architecture and materials used in the construction of Igueldo Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

Igueldo Lighthouse is an active navigational aid, but technical specifications such as operational status, automation, focal height above sea level, tower height, light characteristic, nominal range, and AIS or radar installations are not available.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is located within the Monte Igueldo recreational area, which includes a historic funicular railway, an amusement park, and panoramic viewpoints. The exterior and surroundings are freely accessible to visitors, but the interior of the light tower itself is generally not open to the public. Access by car or the Monte Igueldo funicular is possible from central San Sebastián.

Notable Views and Landscape

From near the lighthouse, a broad, unbroken vista unfolds over the Bay of Biscay, La Concha beach, and the jagged Urgull and Igeldo hills. On a clear day, views extend to Hondarribia to the east and, to the north, the rugged Cantabrian coast.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The lighthouse sits atop Mount Igueldo, long associated with local folklore about “mountain spirits” said to guide lost fishermen. During its history, keepers and their families occupied adjacent buildings, working amid sea mists and fierce winter storms.

Technical and Operational Details

There is no information on the technical and operational details of Igueldo Lighthouse, including heritage status and managing authority.

Further Information

For further reading and references, see Spanish Wikipedia (es:Faro del monte Igueldo), Wikidata entry Q973815, Puertos del Estado – List of Spanish lighthouses (in Spanish).