Formentor Lighthouse

Formentor Lighthouse
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LocationCap de Formentor
Majorca
Spain
Coordinates39°57′41″N 3°12′44″E / 39.96139°N 3.21223°E / 39.96139; 3.21223
Tower
Constructed1863
Constructionmasonry tower
Height22 metres (72 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and buildings, grey lantern
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorComisión de faros[1]
Light
Focal height210 metres (690 ft)
Range24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
CharacteristicFl(4) W 20s Edit this on Wikidata
Spain no.ES-32900

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

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Spain: Balearic Islands". 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.


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