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Faro de Calaburras

Calle Mijas del Faro 3

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Faro de Calaburras

The Faro de Calaburras is a modern lighthouse located in Chaparral, Spain.

History

  • The construction of the Faro de Calaburras began in 2011 and was completed shortly after.

Architecture

The tower height of the Faro de Calaburras is 46 meters (151 feet), while its focal height reaches 61 meters (200 feet).

  • The light emits a white beam with a range of 18 nautical miles, flashing at a period of 5 seconds.

The lighthouse's sequence is characterized by a Fl (first order) signal.

The Faro de Calaburras was designed and built using modern construction materials. However, the specific details of its architecture are not available.

Current Status

The Faro de Calaburras is an active aid to navigation, operated by the Instituto Hidrográfico y Aeronáutico del Área de la Península (IAPH).

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is situated on Calle Mijas del Faro 3 in Chaparral, Spain.

It can be accessed via a public road.

Heritage Status

The Faro de Calaburras has been designated as a heritage site with a rating of 3.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are available for the Faro de Calaburras.

Details

NameFaro de Calaburras
CityChaparral
CountrySpain
Coordinates36.507374, -4.639787
Current useactive navigation
Accessibletrue