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
Name | Faro de San Pedro del Pinatar |
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City | San Pedro del Pinatar |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 37.8370836, -0.7657383 |
Events | 37 |
Historic significance | cultural and historical significance recognized by the Spanish authorities |
Keeper stories | local legends tell the stories of dedicated lighthouse keepers |
Stories | dedicated lighthouse keepers who braved harsh weather conditions to maintain the light |
Architectural style | traditional Spanish lighthouse |
Focal height | 37.8370836 |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | converted into a museum and tourist attraction |
Access description | Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; parking and restrooms available |
Accessible | true |
Parking | true |
Landscape type | coastal |
View description | Mediterranean Sea and surrounding landscape |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | parking, restrooms, souvenir shop |
Opening hours | Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Nearby attractions | ["Mar Menor natural saltwater lake"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "Fl (3) W 15s" |
Automated | true |