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Name: Cabo Machichaco Light (new)   Map it!

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Also known as: Cabo Matxitxako Light

Nearest Town or City:
Bermeo, , Spain

Location: On cape NW of Bermeo, northern Spain.

Managing Organization:
Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao

Notes:
There are still resident keepers here, and they will reportedly provide tours when their schedule allows it.

Tower Height: 66

Height of Focal Plane: 400

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 7 seconds, range 24 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Unpainted octagonal stone tower, gray lantern; attached to dwelling.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1852: Conical stone tower (still standing; see separate entry)

Date Established: 1852

Date Present Tower Built: 1909

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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