Punta Jandía Lighthouse facts for kids
| Location | Jandia Fuerteventura Canary islands Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28°03′56″N 14°30′26″W / 28.065634°N 14.507253°W |
| Year first constructed | 1864 |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted tower, white lantern |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Focal height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 4s. |
| Spain number | ES-12210 |
The Punta Jandía Lighthouse (which means Faro de Punta Jandía in Spanish) is an active lighthouse on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. It gets its name from its location on the Punta de Jandía, which is a point at the very end of the large Jandía peninsula. This peninsula forms the southwest part of the island.
Sometimes, people confuse it with the Morro Jable lighthouse. That lighthouse is also on the Jandía peninsula, but it's about 22 kilometers (14 miles) to the east, closer to the town of Morro Jable.
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History of Punta Jandía Lighthouse
The Punta Jandía Lighthouse was finished in 1864. This makes it one of the oldest lighthouses in the Canary Islands. Another lighthouse, the Punta de Anaga Lighthouse on Tenerife, also opened in the same year.
How the Lighthouse Was Built
This lighthouse was built in a similar style to other lighthouses from the 1800s in the Canary Islands. It has a single-story house that is painted white. Dark volcanic rock was used for details in the stone work. A tall, 19-meter (62-foot) stone tower is attached to the side of the house that faces the Atlantic Ocean.
The Lighthouse's Light
The light from the lighthouse is 33 meters (108 feet) above the sea. This means its light can be seen for about 22 nautical miles (about 41 kilometers or 25 miles) away. The light flashes white every four seconds.
Inside the Lighthouse Keeper's House
The house where the lighthouse keeper used to live has been turned into a special center. This center helps visitors learn about the Jandía nature reserve. There are five different colored rooms inside. Each room shares information about a different part of the reserve. You can learn about the area's volcanic rocks, plants, animals, and ocean life. The center also tells you more about the lighthouse itself.
The Port Authority of Las Palmas takes care of the lighthouse.
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See also
- List of lighthouses in Spain
- List of lighthouses in the Canary Islands
In Spanish: Faro de Punta Jandía para niños
