Carbonera Lighthouse
Carbonera Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de carbonera) is an active lighthouse located on Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa, Spain, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.
 Carbonera Lighthouse | |
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| Location | La Alcaidesa Andalusia Spain |
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| Coordinates | 36°14′40″N 5°18′05″W |
| Year first constructed | 1588 |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house |
| Tower height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Focal height | 39 metres (128 ft) |
| Range | 14 nautical mile  |
| Characteristic | L 3 oc 1 |
| Managing agent | Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras |
| Heritage | Bien en el Catálogo General del Patrimonio Histórico Andaluz, Bien de Interés Cultural, Bien de Interés Cultural |
History
The original lighthouse was built in 1588, and later restored in the 18th century and 1989. Its other name is Torre de Punta Mala. There is a small ruin of the Casa de Carbonera (charcoal-maker's house) next to the lighthouse. The beach below is known as Playa Balñario and is classified as a Nude beach.[1]
References
- "Alcaidesa - Beaches". Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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