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A Farola

Paseo Marítimo

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A Farola

The A Farola lighthouse is located on the coast of Spain and has been an important aid to navigation since its construction.

History

  • The exact date of its construction is not specified, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century.

The A Farola tower stands at a height of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of around 25 meters (82 feet). The lighthouse is constructed from copper and gold mining materials. Its architectural style is not specified in available information.

Light Characteristics

  • The A Farola emits a green light with a range of 5 nautical miles.
  • The light pattern consists of a sequence of flashes, with the following characteristics: Fl (flash) every 0.5 seconds, followed by a 1.5-second blackout, then another flash at 4.5 seconds, and finally another blackout lasting 16.5 seconds.

Current Status

The A Farola is currently an active aid to navigation, but its status as a fully automated lighthouse is not specified. The lighthouse is reportedly maintained by the Spanish authorities.

Location and Accessibility

The A Farola is located on the coast of Spain, at Paseo Marítimo in the town of A Guarda. It can be accessed via the nearby road or by sea.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for the A Farola lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported to have occurred at the A Farola lighthouse.

Details

NameA Farola
CityA Guarda
CountrySpain
Coordinates41.899887, -8.880505
Current useactive aid to navigation