Carbonera Lighthouse
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Location | La Alcaidesa Andalusia Spain |
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Coordinates | 36°14′40″N 5°18′05″W / 36.24455°N 5.30127°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1588 |
Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house |
Operator | Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras |
Heritage | Bien de Interés Cultural, Bien de Interés Cultural |
Light | |
Focal height | 39 metres (128 ft) |
Range | 14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi) |
Characteristic | L 3 oc 1 |
Carbonera Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de carbonera) is an active lighthouse located on Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa, Spain, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.
History
The original lighthouse was built in 1588, and later restored in the 18th century and 1989. Its other name is Torre de Punta Mala. There is a small ruin of the Casa de Carbonera (charcoal-maker's house) next to the lighthouse. The beach below is known as Playa Balñario and is classified as a Nude beach.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Alcaidesa - Beaches". 17 January 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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