Punta Carnero Lighthouse facts for kids
| Location | Algeciras Andalusia Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°04′37.72″N 5°25′34.46″W / 36.0771444°N 5.4262389°W |
| Year first constructed | 1874 |
| Construction | cut stone tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted stone tower, grey lantern |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) WR 20s. |
| Fog signal | “K” every 30s. |
| Spain number | ES-20110 |
Punta Carnero Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Carnero) is an active lighthouse located on the headland known as Punta Carnero to the south of Algeciras, Spain. The lighthouse was designed and built by Jaime Font, who also designed the lighthouse at Chipiona. Opened in 1874, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.
See also
In Spanish: Faro de Punta Carnero para niños
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