Cape Vilan ( gl, Cabo Vilán) is a rock-bound

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on the west coast of Galicia,

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, located in Costa da Morte ("Coast of Death"), specifically close the village of

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. The place was declared of National Interest in 1933 and today is a Natural Monument. However, near the cape was installed a wind farm and a

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breeding

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. The

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marks this dangerous sections of the Costa da Morte. Erected at 125 meters altitude and attached to the old building of the lighthouse keepers, it has a powerful light that can reach 55 km. It is the oldest electric lighthouse in

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, sank near the cape because of a storm, perishing 173 men that were buried in the English Cemetery (Cemiterio dos Ingleses), a short distance out Cape Vilan. Image:Otro paisaje del fin de semana.jpg, Cape Vilan and ''Vilán de Fóra'' islet Image:Faro de Cabo Vilán en Camariñas.jpg, Lighthouse Image:Cabo Vilán.Camarinhas.jpg, Cliffs Image:Faro de cabo Vilán, Camariñas, Galiza.jpg, Overview of the cape

External links

Web oficial del Faro Vilán creada por la Asociación de Empresarios de Camariñas
Landforms of Galicia (Spain) Tourist attractions in Galicia (Spain) Peninsulas of Spain