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Faro del Puerto de Almería

Playa de las Almadrabillas

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Faro del Puerto de Almería (Almeria)
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Faro del Puerto de Almería

The Faro del Puerto de Almería is situated on the Playa de las Almadrabillas in the city of Almería, Spain. The lighthouse is easily accessible by road, with key routes including the A-7 connecting Almería to the rest of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

Location and Accessibility

The Faro del Puerto de Almería was built to serve as a navigational aid for mariners entering the port of Almería. Its construction dates back to an unspecified time period, although its exact history is not well-documented.

History

The lighthouse's architecture and construction materials are not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

The Faro del Puerto de Almería emits a red light with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light is visible for 5 seconds, followed by a 4-second pause, before repeating the cycle. This pattern is indicated as "Fl" on Seamark charts.

Current Status

The Faro del Puerto de Almería is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

Heritage Status

No information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Faro del Puerto de Almería.

  • Location and Accessibility
  • The Faro del Puerto de Almería is situated on the Playa de las Almadrabillas in the city of Almería, Spain. The lighthouse is easily accessible by road, with key routes including the A-7 connecting Almería to the rest of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
  • History
  • The Faro del Puerto de Almería was built to serve as a navigational aid for mariners entering the port of Almería. Its construction dates back to an unspecified time period, although its exact history is not well-documented.
  • Light Characteristics
  • The Faro del Puerto de Almería emits a red light with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light is visible for 5 seconds, followed by a 4-second pause, before repeating the cycle. This pattern is indicated as "Fl" on Seamark charts.
  • Current Status
  • The Faro del Puerto de Almería is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.
  • Heritage Status
  • No information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.
  • Notable Historical Events
  • No notable historical events are recorded for the Faro del Puerto de Almería.

Details

NameFaro del Puerto de Almería
CityAlmeria
CountrySpain
Coordinates36.82593, -2.4641387
Current useactive navigation