Illa Pancha Lighthouse
Faro da Illa Pancha
A small island at the mouth of the Eo estuary near Ribadeo, with an old and a new lighthouse standing on rocky ledges. A footbridge connects it to the shore, and it is a good place to watch the sunset and the waves.
Illa Pancha is about 3 km north of the town of Ribadeo and is reached by a small bridge. The new lighthouse is a modern black-and-white tower, and the old lighthouse has been converted into tourist apartments that can be booked. The surrounding rocks, small coves and sea-carved landforms are very photogenic. A coastal path continues from here toward Cathedral Beach. Take care when the waves are strong, and note that parking is limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Los Santos Bridge
- Ribadeo Old Town & Torre dos Moreno
- Castropol
- Mirador de Santa Cruz
- Tapia de Casariego
- Playa de las Catedrales
- Taramundi
- Os Teixóis Ethnographic Site