Puerto de la Cruz Lighthouse
Lighthouse on Tenerife, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Puerto de la Cruz Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Puerto de la Cruz) is an active lighthouse in Puerto de la Cruz on the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This modern lighthouse is situated within a seafront car park, to the west of the small port in the town. It is one of seven lighthouses which mark the coastline of Tenerife, and lies between two other modern lighthouses of Punta del Hidalgo to the northeast, and Buenavista to the west.[1]
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Location | Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Canary Islands Spain |
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Coordinates | 28.418631°N 16.554059°W / 28.418631; -16.554059 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1995 |
Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
Shape | square skeletal tower |
Markings | dark brown tower, white trim |
Operator | Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Light | |
Focal height | 31 metres (102 ft) |
Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 7s. |
Spain no. | ES-12934 |
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