Name and Location

Faro de Cullera is a historic lighthouse located in the town of Cullera, approximately 35 kilometers south of Valencia city in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Construction and History

The Faro de Cullera was built in the mid-19th century to serve as a beacon for mariners navigating the Valencia coast. Its importance lies not only in providing navigation assistance but also in marking the entrance to the port of Valencia and warning vessels of potential hazards, such as rocky outcrops and shallow waters.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level with a white color scheme to ensure maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Its exact coordinates are -0.2169764 latitude, 39.1865109 longitude.

Light and Navigation

Faro de Cullera emits a flashing light with a period of 20 seconds and a range of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). The light color is white, ensuring maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Its type is classified as "light_major" in the US NGA Pub. 113, indicating its importance as a major navigation aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about Faro de Cullera.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's height above sea level is 28 meters (92 feet), making it an important aid to navigation for maritime traffic in the area. Its light character includes a flashing light with a period of 20 seconds and a range of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles).

Further Information

The Faro de Cullera has been assigned a Wikidata identifier (Q24540144), linking it to a broader knowledge base for future reference.