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JavierCR 🇪🇸
December 27, 2021
Hiking
The Cabo Peñas Lighthouse is located on the most salient plateau of Cabo de Peñas, 100 meters from sea level and about 60 meters from the cliff.
In operation since 1852, it was electrified in 1946. In 1951 a siren was installed that emits the letter "P" in Morse, replaced in 1977. In 1956 a radio beacon was installed, a radio station that broadcasts in Morse PS, and in 2003 a Dgps station. Emits 3 white flashes every 15 sec. Reaching 21 miles.
In operation since 1852, it was electrified in 1946. In 1951 a siren was installed that emits the letter "P" in Morse, replaced in 1977. In 1956 a radio beacon was installed, a radio station that broadcasts in Morse PS, and in 2003 a Dgps station. Emits 3 white flashes every 15 sec. Reaching 21 miles.
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December 27, 2021
Hiking
It currently houses a museum of marine themes on the ground floor of the building.
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November 19, 2025
Cycling
The Cabo Peñas Lighthouse is located on the most prominent plateau of Cabo Peñas, 100 meters above sea level and about 60 meters from the cliff.
In operation since 1852, it was electrified in 1946. In 1951, a siren was installed that emits the letter "P" in Morse code, which was replaced in 1977. In 1956, a radio beacon was installed, transmitting in Morse code PS, and in 2003 a DGPS station was added. It emits three white flashes every 15 seconds, with a range of 21 nautical miles.
In operation since 1852, it was electrified in 1946. In 1951, a siren was installed that emits the letter "P" in Morse code, which was replaced in 1977. In 1956, a radio beacon was installed, transmitting in Morse code PS, and in 2003 a DGPS station was added. It emits three white flashes every 15 seconds, with a range of 21 nautical miles.
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