Viejo Faro de El Rompido
Centro comercial el faro, 21459 El Rompido, Huelva, Spain
Name and Location
The Viejo Faro de El Rompido is a historic lighthouse located in the town of El Rompido, Huelva, Spain.
Construction and History
The Viejo Faro de El Rompido was constructed in 1865 and has been guiding mariners since then. Although it was decommissioned in 1976, the lighthouse remains an important landmark for mariners and sailors.
Architecture and Materials
The Viejo Faro de El Rompido is constructed from unknown. Its architectural style reflects the typical design of lighthouses during the 19th century, with a distinctive tower and a lantern room. The tower stands at a height of 13 meters (43 feet) and has a focal height of unknown.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse originally featured a Fl(3)W.15s light that could be seen from a distance of unknown. Although it is no longer in operation, the Viejo Faro de El Rompido remains an important landmark for mariners and sailors.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse through unknown. From unknown, take unknown to reach the Viejo Faro de El Rompido.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Viejo Faro de El Rompido offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day, visitors can see unknown.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was originally built to serve as a guide for mariners navigating the coastal waters of Spain. Although it is no longer in operation, its historic significance remains an important part of the region's maritime heritage.
Further Information
The coordinates of the lighthouse are 37.2184014° N, -7.126962° W. You can find a map link unknown to explore the location in more detail.
Details
Name | Viejo Faro de El Rompido |
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City | El Rompido |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 37.2184014, -7.126962 |
Year of construction | 1865 |
Historic significance | important landmark for mariners and sailors |
Architectural style | 19th century lighthouse design |
Construction material | stone, brick, iron |
Tower height | 13 |
Access description | From [insert nearby town or city], take [insert directions] to reach the Viejo Faro de El Rompido. |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastline |
View description | stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Automated | true |