Porto Pí
Porto Pí has a focal height of 41 metres, a tower height of 38 metres and a range of 18 nautical miles. It was built in 1617.
- Focal height
- 41 metres
- Tower height
- 38 metres
- Range
- 18 nautical miles
- Built
- 1617
- First lit
- 1617
- Light characteristic
- Fl (2) W 15s.
- Coordinates
- 39.54858, 2.62362
The Porto Pí Lighthouse is located in Palma harbour on the Balearic Island of Majorca, Spain. It is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the world and a historic monument. The lighthouse was first lit in 1617 and features a three-stage square tower with three balconies and a lantern. The tower is constructed of stone and stands at a height of 38 meters, with a focal height of 41 meters.
The Porto Pí Lighthouse is still active today, with a range of 18 nautical miles and a characteristic of two white flashes every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is managed by the Comisión de faros and is a significant landmark in the region. Its historic status is recognized, and it is considered a notable example of 17th-century architecture.
The lighthouse has a rich history, with its construction dating back to the early 17th century. It has been an important aid to navigation for centuries, helping to guide ships safely into Palma harbour. Today, the Porto Pí Lighthouse remains an iconic symbol of the region and a popular tourist attraction, attracting visitors from around the world who come to marvel at its historic significance and stunning architecture.
Light and tower
It lies on the Mediterranean. It has a three-stage square tower with three balconies and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is unpainted stone tower, grey lantern. The light has a focal height of 41 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 15s. It was first lit in 1617. It is managed by Comisión de faros.
Details
- Name
- Porto Pí Lighthouse<br />''Palma de Mallorca''<br />''Torre Senyals''
- Marking
- unpainted stone tower, grey lantern
- Range Nm
- 18
- Year Built
- 1617
- Tower Shape
- three-stage square tower with three balconies and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Mediterranean
- Location Text
- [[Palma, Majorca|Palma]]<br />[[Majorca]]<br />[[Spain]]
- Focal Height M
- 41
- Managing Agent
- Comisión de faros
- Tower Height M
- 38
- Year First Lit
- 1617
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (2) W 15s.
- Construction Material
- stone