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Platja de Palma Lighthouse

Carrer del Marquès de la Romana, 1, Platja de Palma, 07006, Illes Balears, Spain

Name and Location

The lighthouse, currently referred to as the Platja de Palma Lighthouse (a provisional name), is located at Carrer del Marquès de la Romana, 1, Platja de Palma, 07006, Illes Balears, Spain. Its coordinates are 39.5603714° N, 2.6684615° E.

Construction and History

The precise date of construction is unknown and requires further investigation.

Architecture and Materials

Details regarding the architectural style and construction materials are unavailable.

Light and Navigation

This minor lighthouse has a focal height of 7 meters and a light range of 1 nautical mile. Its light characteristic is Fl 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5)s R, indicating a red flashing light with a specific sequence of flashes and eclipses. The light is grouped as 4. It is referenced on nautical chart E 0316.83. While its exact operational status remains unclear, it likely serves a local navigational purpose.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers a close-range view of the Platja de Palma coastline, the Mediterranean Sea, and the nearby urban area. The surrounding environment is coastal, close to a beach and likely urban development.

Technical and Operational Details

Information about AIS/Radar installation and automation is currently unavailable. The managing authority is also unknown but is likely a Spanish maritime authority.

Further Information

Further research is needed, utilizing Spanish-language sources and contacting relevant Spanish maritime authorities, to acquire a more thorough understanding of this lighthouse. The provided GeoJSON data serves as a source for some limited information.

Details

NamePlatja de Palma Lighthouse
CityPlatja de Palma
CountrySpain
Coordinates39.5603714, 2.6684615
Focal height7 meters
Light characteristicFl 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5)s R
Light range1 nautical mile