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Touriñán Lighthouse
Location Muxia, Spain
Coordinates 43°03′12″N 9°17′54″W / 43.05333°N 9.29833°W / 43.05333; -9.29833
Focal height 65 metres
Range 24 nautical miles (44 km)
Characteristic L 0 2 oc 2 2 L 0 2 oc 6 1 L 0 2 oc 6 1

The Touriñán Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Muxía, province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The current lighthouse is the second to be constructed at Cabo Touriñán a rocky headland on the Costa da Morte. It is managed by the port authority of A Coruña.

History

The first lighthouse at Touriñán, was completed in 1898, and consists of a single storey keeper's house with the tower centrally located at the apex of the roof.

A new lighthouse, which was built adjacent to the original building first entered service in 1981. It consists of a 11m high cylinder-shaped tower, that supports twin galleries and a lantern with a grey cupola. With a focal height of 65m above sea level, the light can be seen for 24 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is made up of a pattern of three flashes of white light every fifteen seconds.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Faro Touriñán para niños

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