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Name: Llanes Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Llanes, , Spain

Location: On waterfront in Llanes, Asturias, northern Spain.

Managing Organization:
Autoridad Portuaria de Gijón

Website: http://www.puertogijon.es/index.asp?MP=8&MS=0&MN=1&TR=C&IDR=267

Notes:
Part of the original dwelling burned down in 1946, but the tower survived. The present dwelling was built in 1961.

Tower Height: 26

Height of Focal Plane: 59

Characteristic and Range: White light occulting four times every 15 seconds; range 15 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White octagonal tower with silver lantern; attached to two-story dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1860

Date Present Tower Built: 1860

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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