Managing Organization: Autoridad Portuaria de Almería
Notes: This tower was built as a watchtower in 1767; a light was added in 1991. This is the highest light above sea level in Spain. Tower Height: 46 Height of Focal Plane: 919 Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 14 seconds; range 14 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Mast on conical stone tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1991 Date Present Tower Built: 1767 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Directions: The lighthouse is within the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Nijar. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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