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
Carbonera Lighthouse
LocationLa Alcaidesa
Andalusia
Spain
Coordinates36°14′40″N 5°18′05″W
Year first constructed1588
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house
Tower height14 metres (46 ft)
Focal height39 metres (128 ft)
Range14 nautical mile 
CharacteristicL 3 oc 1 
Managing agentPortuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
HeritageBien 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]

See also

References

  1. "Alcaidesa - Beaches". Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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