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 | |
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| Location | Marbell Andalusia Spain |
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| Coordinates | 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W / 36.507278°N 4.889972°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1864 (first) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1974 (current) |
| Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Lens | 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 14.5s. |
| Spain no. | 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).
See also
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References
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Spain: Eastern Andalusia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
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