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
Name | Faro del Puerto |
---|---|
City | Almuñécar |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 36.7280597, -3.7256556 |
Year of construction | 1858 |
Events | serve as a beacon of safety for centuries |
Focal height | 0 |
Tower height | 13 |
Renovations | minor renovations and upgrades |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | rocky coast |
Nearby attractions | port of Almuñécar |
Light characteristic | Fl(1)R.5s |
Light range | 4 |
Automated | false |