Marbella Lighthouse facts for kids
| Location | Marbell Andalusia Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W / 36.507278°N 4.889972°W |
| Year first constructed | 1864 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1974 (current) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Original lens | 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 14.5s. |
| Spain number | ES-21100 |
Marbella Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Marbella) is a lighthouse in Marbella, southern Spain. It was built in 1864 and is 29 metres (95 ft) high.
It is automatic and electric, its light controlled by photoelectric cells. Its light signal is two flashes every 14.5 seconds and its maximum visibility range is 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi).
See also
In Spanish: Faro de Marbella para niños
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