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Far de Santa Pola

6F5P+RG Gran Alacant, Spain

Name and Location

The Far de Santa Pola is a historic lighthouse located in the town of Gran Alacant, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.

Construction and History

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is an exemplary example of unknown architecture, characterized by its distinctive unknown. Built using unknown, the structure was designed to withstand the harsh marine environment.

Light and Navigation

The Far de Santa Pola is equipped with a powerful light that emits a unknown pattern, visible up to unknown. The light source is unknown, powered by unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours, which provide a unique insight into the rich history of this iconic structure. Tours operate on unknown from unknown. The entrance fee is unknown, and visitors are advised to book their tour in advance.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, it is possible to see unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Throughout its history, the Far de Santa Pola has witnessed numerous significant events, including unknown. These events have contributed to the lighthouse's enduring importance in the region's maritime heritage.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was initially operated manually but was later automated in unknown.

Further Information

For a visual insight into the Far de Santa Pola's grandeur, please visit unknown. For further reading on the lighthouse, please visit its Wikipedia page at unknown.

Details

NameFar de Santa Pola
CityGran Alacant
CountrySpain
Coordinates38.209523, -0.5136679
Year of construction1859
Eventsshipwrecks; rescues
Historic significancecenturies of guiding mariners and sailors
Storiesnotable shipwrecks or visits
Construction material["brick","stone","concrete"]
Focal height104
Tower height129
Renovationsautomated in [insert year]
Access descriptionguided tours
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Entrance fee12
Opening hourson [insert days of operation] from [insert opening hours]
Nearby attractions["nearby attractions in Gran Alacant"]
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Automatedtrue