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Faro del Puerto

Cam. Ítrabo-Taramay, 114, 18690 Almuñécar, Granada, Spain

Name and Location

The Faro del Puerto Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Almuñécar, Spain. Its precise geographic coordinates are -3.7256556° longitude and 36.7280597° latitude.

Construction and History

Faro del Puerto was first constructed in 1858 as a minor light station to provide navigation assistance to vessels approaching the port of Almuñécar. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone renovations and upgrades to ensure its continued functionality.

Architecture and Materials

The Faro del Puerto Lighthouse stands at an impressive 13 meters (43 feet) tall and boasts a distinctive red color.

Light and Navigation

As a minor light station, Faro del Puerto's primary function is to emit a red light every 5 seconds, with a range of approximately 4 nautical miles (7 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

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

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are currently known about Faro del Puerto Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's primary function is to provide navigation assistance to vessels approaching the port of Almuñécar. It emits a red light every 5 seconds, with a range of approximately 4 nautical miles (7 kilometers).

Further Information

  • * Name: Faro del Puerto
  • * Type: Minor light station
  • * Height: 13 meters (43 feet)
  • * Colour: Red
  • * Period: Every 5 seconds
  • * Range: Approximately 4 nautical miles (7 kilometers)

Details

NameFaro del Puerto
CityAlmuñécar
CountrySpain
Coordinates36.7280597, -3.7256556
Year of construction1858
Eventsserve as a beacon of safety for centuries
Focal height0
Tower height13
Renovationsminor renovations and upgrades
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionrocky coast
Nearby attractionsport of Almuñécar
Light characteristicFl(1)R.5s
Light range4
Automatedfalse