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Santa Ana Castle-Lighthouse
Castro Urdiales, Spain, Spain
Santa Ana Castle-Lighthouse in Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, Spain, is a medieval fortress dating to the 12th-13th centuries, originally built on a rocky peninsula to defend the harbor alongside the nearby Church of Santa Ana.
Its pentagonal stone walls protected the town during conflicts like the 1813 War of Independence against French forces, while a lighthouse was integrated into one tower in 1853 (lit in 1831 or 1859 per sources) to guide ships along the Cantabrian coast.
Accessible via a medieval pointed-arch bridge, the well-preserved site now offers panoramic bay views, drawing visitors for its blend of military history, maritime function, and scenic coastal setting.
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P.º Marítimo, 12, 39700 Castro-Urdiales, Cantabria, Spain
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