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Formentor Lighthouse

Formentor Lighthouse
Leuchtturm am Cap de Formentor (10574153853).jpg
Formentor Lighthouse is located in Majorca
Formentor Lighthouse
Formentor Lighthouse
Majorca
Location Cap de Formentor
Majorca
Spain
Coordinates 39°57′41″N 3°12′44″E / 39.961358°N 3.212321°E / 39.961358; 3.212321Coordinates: 39°57′41″N 3°12′44″E / 39.961358°N 3.212321°E / 39.961358; 3.212321
Year first constructed 1863
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and buildings, grey lantern
Height 22 metres (72 ft)
Focal height 210 metres (690 ft)
Light source mains power
Range 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
Admiralty number E0296
NGA number 5068
ARLHS number BAL-023
Spain number ES-32900
Managing agent Comisión de faros

The Formentor (Spanish: Far de Formentor) or Cap de Formentor Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of Majorca.

It is the highest lighthouse in the Balearic Islands with a focal height of 210 metres above sea level, located on high cliffs at the tip of Cap de Formentor.



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