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Name: Isla de Tapia Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Tapia de Casariego, , Spain

Location: On island at entrance to harbor at Tapia de Casariego, western Asturias, northern Spain.

Managing Organization:
Autoridad Portuaria de Avilés

Notes:
This lighthouse was originally octagonal in shape; it was encased in a round outer shell in 1962.

Tower Height: 33

Height of Focal Plane: 72

Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes (2+1 pattern) every 19 seconds; range 18 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White cylindrical stone tower with silver lantern; attached to one-story dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1859

Date Present Tower Built: 1859

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Directions:
The island can be reached on foot via a jetty.

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