Lighthouse of Marbella
 Marbella Lighthouse | |
  Spain Andalusia | |
| Location |
Marbell Andalusia Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W / 36.507278°N 4.889972°WCoordinates: 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W / 36.507278°N 4.889972°W |
| Year first constructed | 1864 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1974 (current) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Current lens | 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 14.5s. |
| Admiralty number | E0056 |
| NGA number | 4304 |
| ARLHS number | SPA-083 |
| Spain number | ES-21100[1] |
Marbella Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Marbella) is a lighthouse in Marbella, southern Spain. It was built in 1864 and is 29 metres (95 ft) high.
It is automatic and electric, its light controlled by photoelectric cells. Its light signal is two flashes every 14.5 seconds and its maximum visibility range is 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi).
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