Cape Vilan () is a rock-bound

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on the west coast of Galicia,

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, located in

Costa da Morte Costa da Morte (; "Coast of Death") is a part of the Galician coast. The most common definition of the Costa da Morte states that it extends from Cape Finisterre to Malpica, although some may debate it extends from Muros to A Coruña. Backg ...

("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

Cape Vilan Lighthouse A cape is a clothing accessory or a sleeveless outer garment of any length that hangs loosely and connects either at the neck or shoulders. They usually cover the back, shoulders, and arms. They come in a variety of styles and have been used thr ...

marks this dangerous section 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

.{{citation needed, date=April 2013 In 1890, the English ship HMS ''Serpent'', which sailed to the

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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