Name and Location

Faro, also known as منارة (Arabic for “lighthouse”), is a solitary light standing on a small rocky outcrop in the western Mediterranean. The location can be found at 35°11′0.0″ N, 2°25′51.3″ W (decimal 35.1835376, –2.430929) and has a Plus Code of 8C7V5HM9+CJ.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of construction, construction era, architect/designer, architectural style, materials used, height, focal height above sea level, light characteristic, nominal range, automation status, AIS/Radar installation, and nautical chart reference are unknown.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of Faro lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic, nominal range, and whether the lighthouse is active for navigation are all unknown. It is likely that the lighthouse is still operational, but this is purely speculative.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Public access to the lighthouse is unknown, and no visitor facilities or tours are reported.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The immediate surroundings of Faro lighthouse consist of bare rock and low scrub, with clear views to open sea on three sides.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No documented local anecdotes or keeper stories are currently available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The management authority and heritage status of the lighthouse are unknown. The nautical chart reference is also unknown.

9. Further Information

For more information, please refer to OpenStreetMap Way: way/223995031 (“Faro”) – https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/223995031 or Wikidata Entry: Q28945815