The Calella Lighthouse is an active lighthouse situated in the coastal town of Calella in Costa del Maresme, 58 km northeast of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain.[1]

Calella Lighthouse

Location	Calella Province of Barcelona Catalonia Spain
Coordinates	41.608107°N 2.646399°E / 41.608107; 2.646399
Tower
Constructed	1859
Construction	masonry tower
Height	13 metres (43 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, glass lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Autoridat Portuària de Barcelona
Heritage	Cultural Asset part of the cultural heritage of Catalonia
Light
First lit	1859
Focal height	50 metres (160 ft)
Lens	original 3rd order Fresnel lens
Range	18 nmi (33 km)
Characteristic	Fl (3+2) W 20s.
Spain no.	ES-30810

Its construction began on 9 October 1856, and the engineer responsible for the project was Marià Parellada. The lighthouse was inaugurated on 15 December 1859. With an elevation of 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level, the light can be seen for 18 nautical miles (33 km).[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Spain

References

https://www.costadebarcelonamaresme.cat/en/culture/museums/calella-lighthouse-interpretation-center

External links

• Comisión de faros
• Autoridat Portuària de Barcelona

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