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Marina GETXO Lighthouse

8XPM+V4 Getxo, Spain

Name and Location

The Marina GETXO Lighthouse is located in Getxo, Spain, serving the maritime community of the Biscay region. Its official name is Marina GETXO, and it is officially recognized as D 1526.2.

Construction and History

The exact construction era of the Marina GETXO Lighthouse is unclear, but it was built at some point in the past. The lighthouse's architecture is functional and simple, designed to provide guidance for mariners.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the Marina GETXO Lighthouse is not well-documented, but it appears to be a straightforward structure. No information is available about the materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a red light with a range of approximately 1 nautical mile (1.9 kilometers). Its characteristic is marked as Q, indicating a fixed white flash every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Due to its remote location and private ownership, the lighthouse does not have regular public access. Visitors may require special permission from the relevant authorities or property owners.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information is available about notable views or landscape surrounding the Marina GETXO Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no stories or legends are associated with the Marina GETXO Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As of now, it is unclear whether the Marina GETXO Lighthouse operates manually or automatically. It appears to be in use for navigation purposes, serving as a minor aid to mariners.

Further Information

The information presented here is based on available records from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication 113, dated October 20, 2011.

Details

NameMarina GETXO Lighthouse
CityGetxo
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.3371261, -3.0171503
Historic significanceLimited historical significance
Focal height5
Tower height5
Light characteristicQ, fixed white flash every 15 seconds
Light range1