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Tramuntana Lighthouse

Diseminado Illa Sa Dragonera, 1, 07150, Illes Balears, Spain

Name and Location

The Tramuntana Lighthouse stands tall at 67 meters (220 feet) on the island of Sa Dragonera, off the coast of Andratx in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Mediterranean Sea.

Construction and History

Built in the early 20th century, the exact date of construction is unknown. The lighthouse's architectural style is characteristic of its era, featuring a traditional tower design with a white color scheme.

Architecture and Materials

The Tramuntana Lighthouse has a traditional tower design with a white color scheme.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a light with a range of 14 nautical miles (26 kilometers), flashing every 12 seconds. The light characteristic is denoted as Fl (3) W.15s, indicating that the light flashes three times every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Tramuntana Lighthouse, although details on the opening hours, entrance fees, and guided tours are not readily available. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Sa Dragonera.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Sa Dragonera.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, the current status of the Tramuntana Lighthouse's operation is unavailable. However, it is likely that the lighthouse has been automated in recent years to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency.

Further Information

For further reading, please refer to the Wikipedia article on the Tramuntana Lighthouse (es:Faro de Cap de Tramuntana).

Details

NameTramuntana Lighthouse
CityAndratx
CountrySpain
Coordinates39.5981285, 2.3381064
Historic significancevital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Mediterranean Sea
Architectural styletraditional tower design
Focal height95
Tower height67
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Sa Dragonera
Nearby attractions["Sa Dragonera National Park","town of Andratx"]
Light characteristic"Fl (3) W.15s"
Light range14