Carbonera Lighthouse

Carbonera Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de carbonera) is an active lighthouse located on Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa, Spain, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.

Carbonera Lighthouse
Carbonera Lighthouse
LocationLa Alcaidesa
Andalusia
Spain
Coordinates36°14′40″N 5°18′05″W
Tower
Constructed1588
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house
OperatorPortuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Heritagebien de interés cultural, bien de interés cultural Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height39 metres (128 ft)
Range14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicL 3 oc 1 Edit this on Wikidata

History

The original lighthouse was built in 1588, and later restored in the 18th century and 1989. Its other name is Torre de Punta Mala. There is a small ruin of the Casa de Carbonera (charcoal-maker's house) next to the lighthouse. The beach below is known as Playa Balñario and is classified as a Nude beach.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Alcaidesa - Beaches". 17 January 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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