Name and Location

The Benalmádena Lighthouse is located at C. La Fragata, 1510, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Benalmádena Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century as part of a series of coastal beacons along the Spanish coastline. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 5 meters (16 feet), with a tower shape and a beacon cardinal category marked "east."

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available.

Light and Navigation

The Benalmádena Lighthouse is equipped with a white light that exhibits a character Q, group 3, height 9, period 10, and range 4. The light's reference number is E 0060.5, as per the US NGA Pub. 113, dated October 20, 2011. Its primary function is to assist mariners in navigating the coastal waters surrounding Benalmádena.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through C. La Fragata, 1510, with parking available nearby.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands amidst a picturesque coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with no automation features in place. Its primary function is to assist mariners in navigating the coastal waters surrounding Benalmádena.

Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20)
• GeoJSON Coordinates: + Type: Point + Coordinates: [-4.5078537, 36.5975325] + ID: node/1568027779