Located in Punta do Queixal in Monte Louro is a fifth order lighthouse that reached 10 miles depending on weather conditions.
The proximity to other lighthouses and their orientation to the interior of the Muros estuary did not necessitate too many modifications in their lighting system except to mark a section marked by the dangerous reefs of Corrubedo. No major reform was addressed until 1946 giving it a 12-mile range.
Once automated it remains unchanged and is currently electrified by a reform made in 1993.
Curiosities, myths and legends
Mª Magdalena is the patron saint of Louro, always celebrating her party before July 22.
There is an ancient Christian tradition of painting Easter eggs, these eggs symbolize the resurrection of Christ and his new life. The tradition tells that Mª Magdalena went to Rome to preach the gospel after the resurrection of Christ and in the presence of the Roman emperor Tiberius held a chicken egg in his hand and exclaimed:
"Christ is risen!", The emperor laughed and said that it was as unlikely as the egg to turn red, before finishing his speech the egg had turned red.
