Sunday, 30 May 2010

Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, Spain

Old fortress built by the French
Lighthouse Faro Castro-Urdiales on the North Breakwater. Active. Green flash every 3 seconds. Seven metres. Octagonal stone tower centered on a square 1-story stone equipment room. The lighthouse is unpainted. Located at the end of the main north breakwater of Castro-Urdiales. Accessible by walking the pier. Site open, tower closed.
Storm clouds gathering then disappeared and temp rose to almost 30C
A statue of tribute to the fisherwives of Castro - mending nets and waiting for their men to return.
Grotto