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Cabo Higuer

Higer bidea

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Cabo Higuer Lighthouse

The Cabo Higuer lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Spain, in the town of Hondarribia. The address is located at Higer bidea, making it easily accessible by car or on foot.

Location and Accessibility

  • The Cabo Higuer lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Spain, in the town of Hondarribia.
  • The address is located at Higer bidea, making it easily accessible by car or on foot.

History

The Cabo Higuer lighthouse has a rich history dating back to its construction. Although the exact year of its construction is not specified, it is reported to have been built in the 19th century as part of the Spanish maritime infrastructure.

Architecture and Construction Materials

  • The tower height of the Cabo Higuer lighthouse is 65 meters (213 feet), while the focal height is also 65 meters.
  • The lighthouse features a distinctive yellow light with a period of 10 seconds, visible to mariners from a range of 23 nautical miles.

Light Characteristics

The light characteristics of the Cabo Higuer lighthouse are as follows: Fl (flash) every 20 seconds, with a sector start at 72° and an end at 340°. The light is reportedly yellow in color.

Current Status

The Cabo Higuer lighthouse is currently automated, indicating that it no longer requires manual operation to maintain its function.

Heritage Status

As indicated by the "historic" attribute in the OpenStreetMap data, the Cabo Higuer lighthouse has been designated as a historic landmark. This status reflects its importance as part of Spain's maritime heritage.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are reported to be associated with the Cabo Higuer lighthouse.

Details

NameCabo Higuer
CityHondarribia
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.391933, -1.7919056