The Cabo Mayor lighthouse
A short walk along the seafront in Santander to see the Cabo Mayor lighthouse, following the coastal path in Mataleñas Park.
Several beautiful viewpoints along the way, including Mirador de Mataleñas and Mirador de Cabo Minor.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.07 mi -
Average duration: 1h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 404 ft -
Descent: - 417 ft -
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Highest point: 197 ft -
Lowest point: 16 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 72 ft - Parking on Avenida del Faro.
- 1 : mi 0.09 - alt. 39 ft - Coastal Path
- 2 : mi 0.97 - alt. 157 ft - Avenida del Faro
- 3 : mi 1.03 - alt. 144 ft - Coastal path
- 4 : mi 1.58 - alt. 148 ft - Crossroads with path
- 5 : mi 1.67 - alt. 197 ft - Viewpoint - Phare de Cabo Mayor
- 6 : mi 1.94 - alt. 144 ft - Avenida del Faro
- S/E : mi 3.07 - alt. 72 ft - Return to the car park.
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