Name and Location

The Faro de Garrucha, commonly known as the Garrucha Lighthouse, is located in Garrucha, Almería, Spain. Its geographic coordinates are 37°10'43" N and -1°49'20" W.

Construction and History

The Faro de Garrucha was constructed in 1903 to serve as a beacon for mariners navigating the Mediterranean coast. The lighthouse stands at a height of 19 meters (62 feet) with a focal plane height of 13 meters (43 feet). Its light range extends up to 13 kilometers (8 miles).

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture or materials is available.

Light and Navigation

The Faro de Garrucha has been listed as a historic lighthouse on Wikipedia. Its light characteristic was "Oc" (occulting), with a period of 13 seconds, indicating that the light would shine for 10.5 seconds and then be obscured for 2.5 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Faro de Garrucha is no longer operational, having been replaced in September 2021 by the faro de Mojácar.

Notable Views and Landscape

Garrucha is a small town located in the province of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Sierra de María-Los Vélez mountains to the west.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available.

Technical and Operational Details

The Faro de Garrucha was replaced by the faro de Mojácar in September 2021. Its current status is not operational.

Further Information

• References:
• * International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
• * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113
• * Wikipedia: Faro de Garrucha