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.
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Location | Marbell Andalusia Spain |
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Coordinates | 36°30′26.2″N 4°53′23.9″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1864 (first) |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern |
Power source | mains electricity ![]() |
Light | |
First lit | 1974 (current) |
Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
Lens | 3rd order Barbier, Bernard & Turenne Fresnel lens |
Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 14.5s. |
Spain no. | ES-21100[1] |
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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