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Oia Lighthouse

PO-324, 191, 36390 Oia, Pontevedra, Spain

Name and Location

The Oia Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Oia, Spain, near the city of Pontevedra.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but records suggest that the lighthouse was built in 1893. It stands at a height of 15 meters (49 feet) with a focal plane at 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

The tower is constructed from stone.

Light and Navigation

The Oia Lighthouse emits an Oc (continuous) green light every 4 seconds, making it easily visible to ships approaching the port of Vigo. This important beacon helps ensure the safety of vessels navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Oia Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available for the Oia Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no available records on the original purpose or significance of the Oia Lighthouse, nor any information on its maintenance, upgrades, or notable events in its history.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is situated at geographic coordinates -8.7972204, 42.1935649, which corresponds to a location on the northwest coast of Spain, near the city of Pontevedra.

Further Information

No additional information available for the Oia Lighthouse.

Details

NameOia Lighthouse
CityOia
CountrySpain
Coordinates42.1935649, -8.7972204
Year of construction1893
Construction materialstone
Focal height23
Tower height15
Light characteristicOc (continuous) green