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Marbella Lighthouse
Location Marbell
Andalusia
Spain
Coordinates 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W / 36.507278°N 4.889972°W / 36.507278; -4.889972
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)
Original lens 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens
Range 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 14.5s.
Spain number ES-21100

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).

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Faro de Marbella para niños

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