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Punta de sa Bateria Lighthouse

The Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse is situated on the coast of Felanitx, in the Balearic Islands, Spain.

History

  • The construction dates back to an unspecified time period, but it has been a vital aid to navigation for mariners and fishermen in the region.
  • Specific details about the construction process are not available.

Architecture

The tower height of the Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse stands at 12 meters (39 feet), while its focal height reaches 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level.

The structure is built using traditional materials.

Light Characteristics

  • The Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse emits a red light with a characteristic pattern of Fl (first order).
  • Its range is reportedly 5 nautical miles.
  • The light's period and sequence are also specified as 11 seconds, with a unique sequence of flashes: 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5).

Current Status

The Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status as an automated light source is not specified.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located on the coast of Felanitx, in the Balearic Islands, Spain.

  • It can be accessed via the carrer de la Galiota, a street that runs along the coastline.
  • The exact location is marked by a seamark with the name "Punta de la Bateria".

Heritage Status

The Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse is reportedly listed as a heritage site in Spain.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Visiting Information

Due to its remote location, visiting information for the Punta de sa Bateria lighthouse is limited.

  • The structure can be accessed via the carrer de la Galiota, but specific details about opening hours or guided tours are not available.

Details

NamePunta de sa Bateria
CityFelanitx
CountrySpain
Coordinates39.416275, 3.2680786
Current useactive aid to navigation