Cape Finisterre Lighthouse facts for kids
| Location | Cape Finisterre Galicia Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°52′57″N 9°16′19″W / 42.882362°N 9.271849°W |
| Year first constructed | 1853 |
| Construction | granite tower |
| Tower shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted tower, silver lantern |
| Height | 17 metres (56 ft) |
| Focal height | 143 metres (469 ft) |
| Range | 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Spain number | ES-03900 |
The Cape Finisterre Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Cabo Finisterre) is an active lighthouse on Cape Finisterre, in the Province of A Coruña, on the northwestern coast of Galicia in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Faro de Finisterre para niños
- List of lighthouses in Spain
- The Lighthouse Way
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