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Hacia Faro de Gorliz

Bizkaia  >  Spain

The lighthouse north of Gorliz gives great views of the sea and the cape of Cabo Villano.

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Most recent update 3 joulukuu 2024
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Description

Cabo Villano is a rugged peninsula located on the west coast of Galicia. The cape is home to the Cape Vilan Lighthouse, which is one of the most powerful lighthouses on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Erected at an altitude of 125 meters, the lighthouse has a powerful light that can reach up to 55 kilometers. Cabo Villano was declared a Natural Monument in 1933 due to its natural beauty and biodiversity. The cape's diverse landscapes, including cliffs, rocky shores, and coastal vegetation, provide attract seabirds such as karimetso, suula and various gulls, but also korppi, alppivaris, muuttohaukka, pensassirkku, samettipääkerttu, mustaleppälintu and ruskokerttu.

Details

Access

The lighthouse at Cabo Villano is located 3,5 km nort of the town of Gorliz. You can drive all the way up to the lighthouse and explore the area from there on foot. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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