The Porto Pí Lighthouse is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the world, and a historic monument. It is located in Palma harbour on the Balearic Island of Majorca.[2][3][1]

Porto Pí Lighthouse
Palma de Mallorca
Torre Senyals
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LocationPalma
Majorca
Spain
Coordinates39°32′55″N 2°37′25″E / 39.54865°N 2.62365°E / 39.54865; 2.62365
Tower
Constructedc. 1300, 13th century Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionstone
Height38 metres (125 ft)
Shapethree-stage square tower with three balconies and lantern
Markingsunpainted stone tower, grey lantern
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorComisión de faros[1]
HeritageBien de Interés Cultural Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1617
Focal height41 metres (135 ft)
Range18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 15s.
Spain no.ES-34500

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Spain: Balearic Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. ^ "Porto Pi". Balearic Lighthouses. Port Authority of the Balearic Islands. Archived from the original on 28 June 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Porto Pi Lighthouse". Balearic Lighthouses. Port Authority of Balearic Islands. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
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