Formentor
Formentor has a focal height of 210 metres, a tower height of 21 metres and a range of 24 nautical miles. It was built in 1863.
- Focal height
- 210 metres
- Tower height
- 21 metres
- Range
- 24 nautical miles
- Built
- 1863
- Coordinates
- 39.96145, 3.21271
The Formentor Lighthouse is located on the Spanish island of Majorca, specifically at the tip of Cap de Formentor. It was built in 1863 and is currently the highest lighthouse in the Balearic Islands, with a focal height of 210 meters above sea level. The lighthouse features a cylindrical tower with a double balcony and lantern, and is constructed of masonry.
The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, with a range of 24 nautical miles. It is managed by the Comisión de faros, the Spanish lighthouse authority. The Formentor Lighthouse is a notable landmark on the island of Majorca, and its high location on the cliffs at Cap de Formentor makes it a prominent feature of the local landscape.
The Formentor Lighthouse has a long history dating back to its construction in the 19th century. While the exact history of the lighthouse is not well-documented, it is known to have been an important aid to navigation for many years, helping to guide ships safely through the waters around Majorca. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of the island's maritime heritage, and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
Light and tower
It lies on the Mediterranean. It has a cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and buildings, grey lantern. The light has a focal height of 210 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles. It is managed by Comisión de faros.
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- Name
- Formentor Lighthouse
- Marking
- white tower and buildings, grey lantern
- Range Nm
- 24
- Year Built
- 1863
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Mediterranean
- Location Text
- [[Cap de Formentor]]<br /> [[Majorca]]<br />[[Spain]]
- Focal Height M
- 210
- Managing Agent
- Comisión de faros
- Tower Height M
- 21
- Construction Material
- masonry tower