Punta Jandía Lighthouse
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The Punta Jandía Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Jandía) is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of Fuerteventura. The name derives from its location on the Punta de Jandía (Point of Jandía), at the end of the much larger Jandía peninsula, which forms the south west part of the island.[1][2]
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Location | Jandia Fuerteventura Canary islands Spain |
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Coordinates | 28.065634°N 14.507253°W / 28.065634; -14.507253 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1864 |
Construction | stone tower |
Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | unpainted tower, white lantern |
Operator | Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
Light | |
Focal height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 4s. |
Spain no. | ES-12210 |
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It is sometimes confused with the more recent Morro Jable lighthouse, which is also on the Jandía peninsula, but lies 22 km (14 mi) to the east, near to the town of Morro Jable.[1]