Name and Location

The Punta Pesebre Lighthouse is located in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain (28.1096673° N, -14.4908266° W), in the province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the construction era or architect responsible for building this lighthouse. It is believed to have been constructed during the late 19th century as part of a series of minor beacons installed along the coast of the Canary Islands to aid navigation and maritime safety.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is provided about the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Punta Pesebre Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Punta Pesebre Lighthouse has an approximate height of 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level. It features a white light characteristic of Oc (fixed green light), with a range of approximately 10 nautical miles. The light is visible for 6 seconds every 2 minutes, making it a useful aid to navigation for mariners and fishermen in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Punta Pesebre Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation and is not open to the public. Due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure, visiting the lighthouse is not easily accessible.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and scenic cliffs.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no recorded significant events or notable shipwrecks associated with this lighthouse, nor is there any available local folklore or anecdotes related to it.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority responsible for the Punta Pesebre Lighthouse is the Spanish Ministry of Development (Ministerio de Fomento).

Further Information

For further reading, please visit the Wikipedia article on Punta Pesebre Lighthouse.