Formentor Lighthouse

Coordinates: 39°57′41″N 3°12′44″E / 39.96139°N 3.21223°E / 39.96139; 3.21223
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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
Constructed1863
Constructionmasonry tower
Height22 metres (72 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and buildings, grey lantern
OperatorComisión de faros[1]
Light
Focal height210 metres (690 ft)
Range24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
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

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References

  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 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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