Managing Organization: Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao
Notes: The present structure is at least the fourth lighthouse built here. Tower Height: 26 Height of Focal Plane: 276 Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 8 seconds, Description of Tower: Unpainted cylindrical stone tower with gray lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1782: Round tower on Fuerte (fort) de la Galea. 1852: 41-foot tower on fort. 1905: 25-foot tower, focal plane 242 feet. Date Established: 1782 Date Present Tower Built: 1950 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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