Name and Location

The Punta Gaviota Lighthouse is located in C. El Corredera, 8, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain.

Construction and History

The Punta Gaviota Lighthouse is a man-made structure built to serve as a seamark for mariners navigating the waters around Fuerteventura. Its historical background is not well-documented, but it stands at a height of 48 meters and has a focal plane character of Fl (Focal Plane), indicating that it emits light from its highest point.

Architecture and Materials

The Punta Gaviota Lighthouse is designed as a white structure, making it a prominent landmark in the area. Its architecture and materials are not further described in available data sources.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's sequence of light emission is 0.5+(4.5) seconds, indicating that it flashes every 5 seconds. Its range is 20 nautical miles, making it an important aid to navigation in the area. The Punta Gaviota Lighthouse was built to provide guidance for mariners entering and exiting Puerto del Rosario harbour.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is not described in available data sources, but the lighthouse's location provides a vantage point overlooking the waters around Fuerteventura.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore associated with the Punta Gaviota Lighthouse are documented.

Technical and Operational Details

The Punta Gaviota Lighthouse is classified as a light major, with a period of 5 seconds. Its reference number is D 2793.5.

Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. (2011-10-20)
• * Wikidata ID: Q21039368
• * Wikipedia Article: es:Faro del Puerto del Rosario