Formentor Lighthouse

The Formentor (Spanish: Far de Formentor) or Cap de Formentor Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of Majorca.

Formentor Lighthouse
Formentor Lighthouse
Majorca
LocationCap de Formentor
Majorca
Spain
Coordinates39.961358°N 3.212321°E / 39.961358; 3.212321
Year first constructed1863
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and buildings, grey lantern
Tower height22 metres (72 ft)
Focal height210 metres (690 ft)
Light sourcemains power
Range24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
CharacteristicFl(4) 20s 
Admiralty numberE0296
NGA number5068
ARLHS numberBAL-023
Spain numberES-32900
Managing agentComisión de faros[1]

It is the highest lighthouse in the Balearic Islands with a focal height of 210 metres above sea level, located on high cliffs at the tip of Cap de Formentor.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. Cap Formentor Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 26 March 2016
  2. "Formentor Lighthouse". Balearic Lighthouses. Port Authority of Balearic Islands. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Spain: Balearic Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


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