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Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar

R6PM+RP San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain

Name and Location

The Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar is a historic lighthouse located in the charming coastal town of San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain.

Construction and History

The Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar was constructed in unknown during the unknown. The lighthouse has been guiding mariners for centuries.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height and features a white tower with a red stripe and a distinctive lantern room, characteristic of traditional Spanish lighthouses.

Light and Navigation

The Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar emits a light with a range of unknown nautical miles. The light's characteristic pattern is Fl (3) W 15s, indicating three white flashes every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse museum and tower during opening hours (Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm). Admission is free, but guided tours are available for a small fee. On-site facilities include parking, restrooms, and a souvenir shop.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline and the nearby Sierra de la Pila mountains. The lighthouse is situated near the Mar Menor, a natural saltwater lake and a popular destination for water sports and leisure activities.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Local legends tell the stories of dedicated lighthouse keepers who braved harsh weather conditions to maintain the light and ensure the safety of mariners. In unknown, the Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar played a crucial role in guiding vessels during a severe storm that hit the region.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was automated in unknown. Although it no longer serves as a functioning navigation aid, the lighthouse has been converted into a museum and tourist attraction.

Further Information

For more information on the Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar, please consult the following sources: [Insert source 1] and [Insert source 2]. The lighthouse is managed by the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Details

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NameFaro de San Pedro del Pinatar
CitySan Pedro del Pinatar
CountrySpain
Coordinates37.8370836, -0.7657383
Events37
Historic significancecultural and historical significance recognized by the Spanish authorities
Keeper storieslocal legends tell the stories of dedicated lighthouse keepers
Storiesdedicated lighthouse keepers who braved harsh weather conditions to maintain the light
Architectural styletraditional Spanish lighthouse
Focal height37.8370836
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsconverted into a museum and tourist attraction
Access descriptionMonday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; parking and restrooms available
Accessibletrue
Parkingtrue
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionMediterranean Sea and surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesparking, restrooms, souvenir shop
Opening hoursMonday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Nearby attractions["Mar Menor natural saltwater lake"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Fl (3) W 15s"
Automatedtrue