Cabo Silleiro

The Cabo Silleiro Lighthouse stands on the headland of the same name in the parish of Baredo, which belongs to the municipality of Bayona in the province of Pontevedra. The complex is managed by the Port Authority of Vigo and aids navigation in the dangerous waters off the Galician coast. The history of the site begins with the construction of the first tower in 1862, which was meant to guide ships safely through the inhospitable waters. To improve visibility and range, a second, higher lighthouse was built in 1924, complementing the earlier structure. Here you can explore the maritime history of the region and understand the strategic importance of this coastal fortification for the shipping lanes.