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
Name | Tramuntana Lighthouse |
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City | Andratx |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 39.5981285, 2.3381064 |
Historic significance | vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Mediterranean Sea |
Architectural style | traditional tower design |
Focal height | 95 |
Tower height | 67 |
Heritage status | true |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastal |
View description | breathtaking 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 range | 14 |