MiñoLighthouse
Rúa Carreiro do Porto, 18, Miño, A Coruña, Spain
Name and Location
The Miño Lighthouse is located in the town of Miño, within the municipality of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, on the northwestern coast near the mouth of the Miño River.
Construction and History
The Miño Lighthouse was constructed in 1860 during the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain. It was designed by architect José María O'Gorman and initially operated manually by a team of keepers who maintained the light and fog signals to ensure safe passage for vessels navigating the treacherous coastline. In the early 20th century, the lighthouse was automated, allowing for more efficient operation and reduced maintenance requirements.
Architecture and Materials
The Miño Lighthouse has a square base and a tapered, cylindrical tower that stands approximately 15 meters (49 feet) tall with a focal height of around 22 meters (72 feet). The light characteristic is Fl (3) W. 15s, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds.
Light and Navigation
The Miño Lighthouse was originally used as a navigational aid to guide vessels safely through the coastline. Its unique architecture and lighting system played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of mariners and preventing maritime accidents.
Accessibility and Visiting
Today, the Miño Lighthouse is no longer operational as a navigational aid but remains an important cultural and historical landmark. Visitors can access the site, which offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse has been restored to its original glory, preserving its architectural integrity.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Miño Lighthouse is situated in a picturesque coastal setting, surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and beaches. The area is rich in natural beauty, with diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, scenic drives, and water activities in the nearby vicinity.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has been recognized for its cultural and historical significance as a protected monument, managed by the local authorities in A Coruña who work to preserve its integrity and promote tourism in the area.
Further Information
- Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) - Official Spanish Geographic Institute,
- Ministerio de Fomento (Spain) - Ministry of Public Works and Transportation,
- Faros y Señales Marítimas - Lighthouses and Maritime Signals (Spanish).
Details
| Name | MiñoLighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Miño |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 43.3508242, -8.2172131 |
| Year of construction | 1860 |
| Events | |
| Historic significance | culturalandhistoricallandmark |
| Keeper stories | |
| Stories | 3(notspecified) |
| Architectural style | mid-19thcentury |
| Architect | JoséMaríaO'Gorman |
| Construction material | |
| Focal height | 22meters(72feet) |
| Tower height | 15meters(49feet) |
| Renovations | restoredtooriginalglory |
| Landscape type | coastalsetting,rollinghills,forests,beaches |
| View description | stunningviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandtheAtlanticOcean |
| Facilities | |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s,flashingwhitelightevery15seconds |
| Light range |