Tower of Hercules

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Tower of Hercules
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“The Tower of Hercules is the oldest known extant Roman lighthouse. Built in the 1st century, the tower is located on a peninsula about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from the centre of A Coruña, Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Until the 20th century, it was known as the Farum Brigantium. The Latin word farum is…”
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 17

The Rare Magic of Spain's 'Sunset Eclipse'—And How to See It in August

On August 12, a first-in-a-century sight will grace the skies of Northern Spain.

lighthouse in A Coruña offering views of Atlantic horizons

6 sights in this story
  • Tower of HerculesSightlighthouse in A Coruña offering views of Atlantic horizons
  • Monte de San PedroSightpark in A Coruña with views of Atlantic horizons
  • Elsewhere
  • Cape OrtegalSightOrtigueira, Spainrocky outcropping in Galicia with long window of totality
  • El Puntal beachSightSantander, Spainexposed sandbar near Santander with expansive skies
  • Playa de LangreSightLangre, Spainbeach in Cantabria, another great option for viewing
  • La Malvarrosa beachSightValencia, SpainValencia's official viewing spot, faces east
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