Formentor Lighthouse
The Formentor (Spanish: Far de Formentor) or Cap de Formentor Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of Majorca.
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| Location | Cap de Formentor Majorca Spain |
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| Coordinates | 39.961358°N 3.212321°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 above sea level, located on high cliffs at the tip of Cap de Formentor.[2][1]
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Spain: Balearic Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- "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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