Formentor Lighthouse
Lighthouse on Mallorca, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lighthouse on Mallorca, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Formentor (Spanish: Far de Formentor) or Cap de Formentor Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of Majorca.
Location | Cap de Formentor Majorca Spain |
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Coordinates | 39°57′41″N 3°12′44″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1863 |
Construction | masonry tower |
Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and buildings, grey lantern |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Comisión de faros[1] |
Light | |
Focal height | 210 metres (690 ft) |
Range | 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl(4) W 20s |
Spain no. | ES-32900 |
It is the highest lighthouse in the Balearic Islands with a focal height of 210 metres (690 ft) above sea level, located on high cliffs at the tip of Cap de Formentor.[2][1]
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