Punta Candieira Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Punta Candieira Lighthouse
Also known as: Punta Candieira (Candelaria)
This lighthouse, established in 1954, is situated on a steep point approximately 8 kilometers north of Cedeira. The structure is a cylindrical white tower with red trim, standing 9 meters tall, topped by a lantern and gallery, and attached to a one-story keeper's house. Its focal height reaches 89 meters, providing a geographic range of 23.7 nautical miles. The light emits three white flashes followed by one white flash every 24 seconds. Though authorized in 1929 and completed by 1934, its service was delayed for 20 years due to circumstances including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. The site is open to visitors, but the tower remains closed.
Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the steep headland of Punta Candieira, offering guidance to vessels navigating the coastline north of Cedeira.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 24s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3+1) W 24s
- Focal Height
- 89m
- Geographic Range
- 23.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1954
Significant events: authorized in 1929, completed in 1934, delayed service for 20 years, Spanish Civil War and WWII contributed to delay
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with red trim
Structure: octagonal cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Cedeira
- Country
- 🇪🇸Spain
- Region
- Galicia
- Sea Region
- a very steep point about 8 km north of Cedeira
- Latitude
- 43.7108°
- Longitude
- -8.0473°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Cedeira(3.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- SPA-202
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