Marbella Lighthouse
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.
 Marbella Lighthouse | |
  Spain Andalusia | |
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| Location | Marbell Andalusia Spain |
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| Coordinates | 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″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 |
| Tower height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Current lens | 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 14.5s. |
| Admiralty number | E0056 |
| NGA number | 4304 |
| ARLHS number | SPA-083 |
| Spain number | ES-21100[1] |
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).
References
- Marbella Archived 4 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 24 March 2016
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