This page currently shows a portion of Lighthouses of
Spain. Some of the photos below are available on webshots,
some of the are on Flickr and in both cases, you can click on the light to go to it's specific (larger
resolution) copy. Each lighthouse is linked to (in our editorial
opinion) the best reference site for that light.
Formentera
| SP 158 |
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Formentera (Sa Mola, La Mola)
latitude 38º 38' 48.7" N longitude 1º 35' 1.7" E
This lighthouse stands at the eastern tip of the island and is an
important guide for ships passing to the south of the islands; it has a
listed range of 23 nautical miles. "Sa Mola" is a
roughly circular plateau that forms the eastern portion of Formentera
and is connected to the main part of the island by a sandy isthmus.
Located about 15 km east of the town of Formentera; accessible by
road.
Photo courtesy Nuska [Flickr] |
| SP 159 |
Cap Barbaria (Cabo Berberia)
latitude 38º 38' 28.3" N longitude 1º 23'
22.2" E
Located at the southwestern tip of
the island, about 10 km southwest of the town of Formentera;
accessible by road.
Photo courtesy mpico63 [webshots]
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| SP 160 |
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La Savina (Cala Sabina)
latitude 38º 44' 7.7" N longitude 1º 24' 57.1" E
Entrance to harbor at La Savina, north side of island
of Formentera.
Photo courtesy getxo [Webshots] |
| SP 161 |
Islote d'en Pou (Isla de los Puercos)
latitude 38º 47' 56.4" N longitude 1º 25'
19.6" E
Located on an islet off the
northernmost point of Formentera. Accessible only by boat; there are
excellent views from ferries between the two islands.
Photo courtesy mauridoss [webshots]
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| SP 162 |
Isla Espardell
latitude 38º 48' 15.2" N
longitude 1º 28'
43.7" E
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Located on an islet about 5 km northeast of the northernmost
point of Formentera. Accessible only by boat, and the island is a
protected nature reserve. |
Ibiza
| SP 163 |
Islote de's Penjats (Islote Ahorcados, Los Freus, Freu Grande)
latitude 38º 48' 52.3" N longitude 1º 24'
43.9" E
This lighthouse and the Far d'en Pou guide ships on
the difficult passage between Formentera and Ibiza; the two island are
joined by a barely-submerged ridge that emerges in several islets.
Located on an islet about 1.8 km south of the southernmost
point of Ibiza.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 164 |
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Isla Cunillera (Isla Conejera)
latitude 38º 59' 37.6" N longitude 1º 12'
45.5" E
The Isla Conejara ("Rabbit Island") lies off the westernmost point
of Ibiza, so this lighthouse acts as the landfall light for ships
arriving from mainland Spain. Located atop a high cliff near the
northern point of the island.
Photo courteys Laure Chappuis [phares] |
| SP 165 |
Covas Blancas |
Located on Carrer des Far in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west
coast of Ibiza.
Nearest Town or City: Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain |
| SP 166 |
Punta Moscarter (Moscarté)
latitude 39º 7' 3.5" N
longitude 1º 31' 59.2" E
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Northernmost point of Ibiza. The lighthouse is within about
1200 m of Cala de Portinatx, but there does not appear to be
any public land access. |
| SP 167 |
Isla Tagomago |
On island off east coast of Ibiza |
| SP 168 |
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Botafoc (Islote Botafoch)
Located just right of the beach as you head to
Talamanca. Once you have gone past the hotel area, you will arrive at
the Calle de Botafoc, which will take you straight to the lighthouse.
Photo courtesy getxo [Webshots] |
| SP 169 |
Ibiza Dique de Abrigo
latitude 38º 54' 39" N longitude 1º 26' 34.1" E
End of breakwater in harbor at Eivissa (Ibiza)
Photo courtesy Pedro Ramón Calafat [Flickr] |
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Cabrera
| SP 170 |
N'Ensiola (Punta Anciola) |
Located at the southern tip of the Illa de Cabrera. The park service
offers guided tours of the area including a visit to the station. |
| SP 171 |
Cap Llebeig (Cabo Lebeche)
latitude 39º 9' 38.4" N longitude 2º 55' 2.8" E
Located on a steep promontory at the
northwest corner of the Illa de Cabrera, marking the entrance to the
island's natural harbor. (Don't confuse with the Cap Lleibig
below.)
Photo courtesy Laure Chappuis
[Phares]
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| SP 172 |
Na Foradada (Isla de Horadada)
latitude 39° 12' 25.5" N longitude 2° 58' 42.6" E |
Located on the northernmost islet of the
Cabrera Archipelago, about 10 km southwest of the southern tip of
Majorca. |
Majorca South Coast
| SP 173 |
Cap de ses Salines (Punta de las Salinas)
latitude 39º 15' 55.7" N longitude 3º 3' 12.1" E
Located at the end of
the PM-611 highway, about 15 km south of Ses Salines.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 174 |
S'Estanyol (El Estañol, Punta Plana)
latitude 39º 21' 9.9" N
longitude 2º 54'
47.3" E
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This modern lighthouse marks the entrance to
the harbor of S'Estanyol, a resort town on the south coast of Majorca.
Located on a promontory about 1.5 km southwest of the S'Estanyol
waterfront. |
| SP 175 |
Cap Blanc
latitude 39º 21' 49" N longitude 2º 47' 15.1" E
Located atop a steep promontory off the coastal road
about 15 km south of S'Arenal.
Photo courtesy marc vm1 [Webshots]
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| SP 176 |
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Palma Dique Est (1909)
latitude 39º 34' 1.2" N longitude 2º 38' 5.6" E
Located on the northwestern corner of the main
pier at Palma de Majorca.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 177 |
Palma Dique Est (1982)
latitude 39º 33' 33.2" N longitude 2º 38' 4.5" E
SW corner of main breakwater at Palma de Majorca
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 178 |
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Porto Pi (Palma de Majorca)
The lighthouse sits today on a busy, industrial
waterfront on the east side of the harbor of Palma de Majorca.
Located off the Passaig Maritim about 3 km southwest of the
downtown waterfront of Palma de Majorca.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 179 |
Palma Dique Ouest
latitude 39º 33' 8.6" N longitude 2º 38' 19.9" E
End of west breakwater in harbor at Palma de Majorca
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 180 |
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Cala Figuera
latitude 39º 27' 26.7" N longitude 2º 31' 20" E
West side of entrance to Badia de Palma
Photo courtesy Guillermo Ribot [Flickr] |
| SP 181 |
Cap de sa Mola (Cabo de la Mola)
latitude 39º 31' 56.7" N longitude 2º 21'
50.7" E
SW tip of Majorca
Photo courtesy Miguel Peces [Flickr]
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| SP 182 |
Port d'Andratx
latitude 39º 32' 34.4" N longitude 2º 22' 44" E
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On west mole at Port d'Andratx |
Dragonera
| SP 183 |
Cap Llebeig (Cabo Llebeitx) |
SW end of Illa sa Dragonera (Don't confuse with
the Cap Llebeig above.)
latitude 39º 34'
26.9" N longitude 2º 18' 14.8" E
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| SP 184 |
Dragonera |
Abandoned for a century, it is probably in poor condition. Located
on the summit of Pico Single de Ginavera, the highest point of the
island. Apparently accessible by hiking trails. |
| SP 185 |
Cap de Tramuntana (Cabo Tramontana)
latitude 39º 35' 53.1" N longitude 2º 20'
16.5" E
NE end of Illa sa Dragonera.
Photo courtesy Doug Keagle [webshots] |
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Majorca North Coast
| SP 186 |
Cap Gros |
Located on a promontory on the west side of the harbor entrance at
Port de Sóller on the central northwestern coast of Majorca. Accessible
by road. |
| SP 187 |
Sa Creu (1864)
latitude 39º 47' 48.1" N longitude 2º 41'
21.3" E
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| SP 188 |
Sa Creu (1945)
latitude 39º 47' 49.3" N longitude 2º 41'
21.9" E
Located on a promontory on the east side of the
harbor entrance at Port de Sóller. If not accessible by road, this
station should be accessible by a short hike from town.
Photo courtesy Laure Chappuis [phares]
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| SP 189 |
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Cap Formentor
latitude 39º 57' 40" N longitude 3º 12' 41.9" E
This lighthouse marks the northernmost tip of Majorca and the
entrance to the Badia de Pollença; it is accessible at the end of a very
crooked road about 25 km northeast of Port de Pollença. Driving
to the lighthouse seems to be a popular challenge.
Photo courtesy Cindy1508 [webshots] |
| SP 190 |
L'Avençada (Punta de la Avanzada) |
Located on a promontory on the north side of the Badia de Pollença,
about 5 km east of Port de Pollença.
There doesn't seem to be any road access to this station. |
| SP 191 |
Illa Aucunada
latitude 39º 50' 7.6" N
longitude 3º 10'
15.6" E
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Located on an island just off the north shore
of the Badia d'Alcúdia about 5 km east of Port d'Alcúdia. |
Majorca East Coast
| SP 192 |
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Capdepera (Cabo de Pera)
latitude 39º 42' 56.3" N longitude 3º 28'
38.4" E
This very handsome lighthouse has a beautiful
location on the northeastern tip of Majorca, a short distance from Cala
Ratjada; in fine weather it is probably possible to see Cap d'Artrutx,
Menorca, to the northeast.
Photo courtesy cindy1508 [webshots] |
| SP 193 |
Porto Colom (Punta de Ses Crestes, Punta de sa Farola)
latitude 39º 24' 56.9" N longitude 3º 16'
15.9" E
East coast of Majorca.
Photo courtesy luckystewart [Webshots] |
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| SP 194 |
Porto Petro |
Located on the south side of the harbor entrance at Porto Petro;
accessible by road. |
| SP 195 |
Torre d'en Bou (Cala Figuera de Santanyí) |
North side of entrance to harbor at Cala Figuera de
Santanyí, east coast of Majorca. There is road access to a point close
to the lighthouse. |
Menorca
| SP 196 |
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Cap d'Artrutx
latitude 39° 55' 21.5" N longitude 3° 49' 26.3" E
Cap d'Artrutx is the southwesternmost point of Menorca, and unlike
most points of land in the Balearics it is quite low. Located at the end
of Plaça Far in the town of Cap d'Artrutx.
Photo courtesy Ian Dempster [Webshots] |
| SP 197 |
Ciutadela (Punta de Sa Farola)
latitude 39º 59' 46.9" N
longitude 3º 49' 21.2"E
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Located on on the Cami Farola, on the west side of the harbor
entrance in Ciutadela de Menorca, on the west end of the island. |
| SP 198 |
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Punta Nati (Cabo Nati)
latitude 40° 3' 0.9" N longitude 3° 49' 25.1" E
This lighthouse, on the relatively wild northeast coast of Menorca,
is not often visited. Located at the end of secondary road CF-5 about 6
km north of Ciutadela de Menorca.
Photo courtesy tredelijkheid [webshots] |
| SP 199 |
Cap de Cavalleria (Cabo Caballeria)
latitude 40º 5' 20.4" N longitude 4º 5' 31.6" E
The Cap de Cavalleria is a narrow, rocky spine that projects from
the north coast of Menorca, forming a very dangerous obstacle for ships.
Located at the end of secondary road CF-3 about 6 km northwest of Platges de Fornells
by sea, but more like 25 km by road.
Photo courtesy Antoniao Louro [webshots]
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| SP 200 |
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Cap Favaritx
latitude 39º 59' 49.7" N longitude 4º 16' 1.1" E
Cap Favoritx is a sharp promontory projecting from the northeastern
coast of Menorca. Located at the end of secondary road CF-1 about 12 km
off the main road ME-7.
Photo courtesy fatbarman [Webshots] |
| SP 201 |
Punta de San Carlos (Port de Maó, Puerto de Mahon)
latitude 39º 51' 54.8" N longitude 4º 18'
24.8" E
Port de Maó is the principal town and harbor of Menorca; its English
name Mahon is a reminder that Britain occupied Menorca for most of the
18th century after capturing it in 1708. Located on a promontory on the
south side of the harbor entrance.
Photo courtesy sparijs [Webshots] |
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| SP 202 |
Illa de S'Aire (Isla del Aire)
latitude 39º 47' 58.1" N
longitude 4º 17'
34.3" E
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The Illa de S'Aire is a low, rather flat
island, about 1.2 km long, located off the southeastern tip of
Menorca. Located near the eastern tip of the island. |
Northeast Spain
Tarragona
| SP 246 |
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Sant Carles de la Ràpita (San Carlos de la Rapita)
latitude 40° 36' 27.8" N longitude 0° 35' 7.9" E
Located on Punta de la Senieta near the south end of the waterfront in Sant Carles de la Ràpita.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 247 |
La Banya (Punta de la Baña)
latitude 40º 33' 37.5" N
longitude 0º 39'
41.5" E
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Punta de la Baña is on a broad sandy spit that has evolved from the
south side of the Río Ebro delta. The area is now included in a national
park; it is usually accessible by 4WD vehicles and parking is provided.
Boat transportation is also available from Sant Carles de la Ràpita. The
original lighthouse has been relocated to Tarragona (see
SP252). Located
about from the base of the spit, east of Sant Carles de la
Ràpita. |
| SP 248 |
Cap Tortosa |
Offshore about 3 miles east of Cap Tortosa, Catalonia.
This light replaced the Buda Lighthouse near the mouth of the
Ebro River, which was destroyed in a storm in 1961. |
| SP 248E |
Río Ebro Located on the north side of the entrance to the Río Ebro in
Ríumar.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 249 |
El Fangar
latitude 40º 47' 25.6" N longitude 0º 46' 6.2" E
East side of Port del Fangar, Catalonia. The
lighthouse is in the Parc Natural del Delta de l'Ebro, accessible by
four-wheel drive vehicle.
Photo courtesy Mas Terry [Flickr] |
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| SP 250 |
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Cap de Salou
latitude 41º 3' 20.9" N longitude 1º 10' 18.7" E
Located on a promontory at Cap de Salou, about 10 km southwest of Tarragona
Photo courtesy Mas Terry [Flickr] |
| SP 251 |
Tarragona Muelle de Aragón
latitude 41º 5' 13.8" N
longitude 1º 12'
33.4" E
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This light is no longer an aid to navigation, but has a blinking light in it for visitors.
Located near the last elbow of the Tarragona main breakwater. |
| SP 252 |
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Tarragona Dique de Levante (La Banya)
latitude 41º 5' 15.1" N longitude 1º 13' 33.3" E
This lighthouse was built in 1864 and originally served as the Punta de
la Baña Light. It was relocated in 1984. It housed a restaurant from
1992 to 1996. In 2003, the lighthouse was restored and opened as a
museum. [lighthouseDepot]
Photo courtesy getxo [Flickr] |
| SP 253 |
Torredembarra
latitude 41º 7' 55.2" N longitude 1º 23' 41.8" E
Located on Punta de la Galera, at the end of the Avenguda de la Galera in Torredembarra,
a residential community about 13 km east of Tarragona.
Photo courtesy Mas Terry [Flickr] |
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Barcelona
| SP 254 |
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Villanueva i la Geltrú (Sant Cristòfor)
latitude 41º 12' 58.6" N longitude 1º 44' 21" E
Located behind the beach on Punta Sant Cristòfol (San Cristobol) in Vilanova i la Geltrú,
a seaside town about halfway between Tarragona and Barcelona.
Photo courtesy Moisès [Flickr] |
| SP 255 |
Llobregat
latitude 41º 19' 30.3" N longitude 2º 9' 8" E
This historic lighthouse, Catalonia's oldest,
is now surrounded by industrial development on the south side of
Barcelona's harbor. Located on the north side of the mouth of the Río
Llobregat. A distant view can be obtained from unrestricted areas
in the industrial town of Prat de Llobregat about 4 km to the
west.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 256 |
Barcelona (Torre del Reloj)
latitude 41° 22' 29.6" N
longitude 2° 11' 8.8" E |
On the Barcelona waterfront, this lighthouse was
converted to a clock tower in 1911. |
| SP 257 |
Monjuïc
latitude 41° 21' 39.1" N longitude
2° 9' 57.9" EMonjuïc is a mountain that rises steeply above the harbor of Barcelona,
crowned by the historic Castillo de Montjuïc. The lighthouse is built partway up the mountain,
an area that is not open to the public. One can look down on the lighthouse from the area in
front of the Castillo, and drivers on the Ronda del Litoral expressway at the foot of the mountain can
glance up and see it.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 258 |
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Calella
latitude 41º 36' 26.3" N longitude 2º 38'
41.7" E
Located on a bluff behind the beach on the west side of Calella,
about 40 miles NE of Barcelona.
Photo courtesy nadia spb [webshots] |
Girona
| SP 259 |
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Tossa de Mar (Cabo Tossa)
latitude 41º 42' 56.2" N longitude 2º 56' 2.5" E
Located at the top of the walled town, with a sweeping view of the
Mediterranean. About 50 miles NE of Barcelona.
Photo courtesy getxo [webshots]
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| SP 260A |
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
latitude 41º 46' 37.1" N longitude 3º 1' 59.2" E
Located on the breakwater mole at Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 260 |
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Palamós (Punta del Molí, Punta del Molino)
latitude 41º 50' 30" N longitude 3º 7' 44.9" E
Located on a sharp promontory east of the harbor of Palamós.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 261 |
Cap Sant Sebastià (Cabo de San Sebastian)
latitude 41° 53' 45.7" N longitude 3° 12' 8.0" E
One
of the most important and most famous lighthouses of Spain's
Mediterranean coast. The cape is a bulge in the coastline that marks the
southeastern end of the Pyrenees and the southwestern corner of the
Golfo de Léon. Located
high on the cape on the east side of Llafranc and about 4 km
southeast of Palafrugell.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 262 |
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Islas Medas
latitude 42° 2' 52.2" N longitude 3° 13' 17.4" E
On small island (Meda Grande) about 1 mile E of
L'Estartit.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 263 |
Roses
(Punta de la Batería, Punta Blancals)
latitude 42° 14' 44.2" N longitude 3° 10' 58.8" E
This lighthouse is built on the ruins of the Castillo de la
Trinidad, overlooking the north shore of the Golf de Roses on the south
side of the Cap de Creus massif. Located on a promontory about 3 km southeast of Roses.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist] |
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| SP 264 |
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Cala Nans (Cadaqués)
latitude 42º 16' 15" N longitude 3º 17' 11" E
The light station is located in a large national park. Located on a
steep promontory on the south side of harbor entrance at Cadaqués.
Probably accessible by hiking the access road.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist] |
| SP 265 |
Cap de Creus (Cabo Creus)
latitude 42º 19' 8" N longitude 3º 18' 57" E
The lighthouse building serves as the visitor center in
the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus.
Photo courtesy Julianna [Flickr] |
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| SP 266 |
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Punta s'Arnella (Port de la Selva)
latitude 42º 21' 5" N longitude 3º 11' 13.1" E
West side of harbor at Port de la Selva.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist] |
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Murcia
| SP 273 |
Ãguilas (Punta Negra)
latitude 37º 24' 12.1" N longitude 1º 34' 26.5" W
West entrance to harbor at Ãguilas.
Photo courtesy Ginés Sánchez [Flickr]
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| SP 274 |
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Mazarrón
latitude 37º 33' 38.1" N longitude 1º 15' 17" W
Located on a steep headland south of the harbor of Mazarrón.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 275 |
Cabo Tiñoso
latitude 37º 32' 7.8" N longitude 1º 6' 31.9" W
On promontory about 9 miles WSW of Cartagena.
Photo courtesy Corbeck [Flickr] |
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| SP 276 |
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Cartagena
Located on the Cerro Molinete, a hill in
Cartagena. This light dates from the 1st Century AD.
Photo courtesy berb102100 [Webshots] |
| SP 277 |
Navidad (Cartagena Dique de Navidad)
latitude 37º 35' 4.1" N longitude 0º 59' 3" W
End of breakwater on west side of entrance to harbor.
Photo courtesy Juan Ramón Martínez Inglés
[Flickr] |
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| SP 279 |
Escombreras (Islote de Escombreras)
latitude 37º 33' 33.4" N longitude 0º 58' 8.1"
W
On an island just off (but not connected
to) the land near the Escombreras harbor.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 280 |
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Portman (Punta de la Chapa)
latitude 37º 34' 45.4" N longitude 0º 50'
31.2" W
Located on a promontory about 3 km southeast of Portman and 10 km east of Cartagena. |
| SP 281 |
Cabo de Palos
latitude 37º 38' 5.1" N longitude 0º 41' 24.8"
W
The Cabo de Palos is the central cape of the three great capes of
southeastern Spain, the others being Cabo de Gata in Almería and Cabo de
la Nao in Alicante. Located on the point of the cape, a narrow peninsula
extending about 1.5 km eastward into the Mediterranean at the
town of Cabo de Palos.
Photo courtesy Roghliff [Flickr] |
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| SP 282 |
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Las Hormigas (Hormiga Grande)
latitude 37º 39' 19.5" N longitude 0º 38'
57.5" W
Located on a small rocky islet about 4 km northeast of Cabo de Palos; easily visible from the Faro de Palos.
Photo courtesy albunes [afotos] |
| SP 283 |
El Estacio
latitude 37° 44' 24.1" N longitude 0° 43' 17.8" W
North of Cabo de Palos a sandy barrier beach
surrounds the Mar Menor, a lagoon about 20 km longitude The
lighthouse is located midway along this barrier at the Punta del Estacio,
just north of an inlet that gives access to the Mar Menor.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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Alicante
| SP 284A |
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Torrevieja Muelle de la Sal
(West Breakwater)
latitude 38º 10' 3.4" N longitude 0º 28' 42.8"
W
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 284B |
Torrevieja Dique de Levante
(East Breakwater)
latitude 38º 9' 59.8" N longitude 0º 28' 42.5"
W
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 284 |
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Isla de Tabarca (Isla Plana)
latitude 38º 9' 50.8" N longitude 0º 28' 15.3"
W
On island about 6 miles SE of Santa Pola.
Photo courtesy Frank Blacknoir [Flickr] |
| SP 285 |
Santa Pola
latitude 38º 12' 0" N longitude 0º 30' 47.9" W
The lighthouse is built atop a spectacular vertical cliff,
which is famous among geologists for its exposure of Miocene fossils.
Located about 4 km east of the town of Santa Pola.
Photo courtesy Susi Aldesnudo [Flickr]
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| SP 286 |
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Alicante Outer Breakwater
latitude 38º 19' 40.7" N longitude 0º 29'
21.9" W
The Alicante Breakwater extends
southwestward about 1.5 km to protect the harbor.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 287 |
Las Huertas (Cabo Huertas, Cabo de la Huerta)
latitude 38º 21' 10.9" N longitude 0º 24'
18.7" W
The lighthouse is located in a city park called Lomas del Faro.
Located on the point of Cabo de la Huerta in Albufereta, about 7 km east of the Alicante waterfront.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 289 |
Albir (Punta del Albir, Punta Bombarda)
latitude 38º 33' 48.1" N longitude 0º 2' 59.2"
W
Between Benidorm and Albir, the Costa Blanca is interrupted by a
steep-sided mountain, the Sierra de Finestrat. The lighthouse stands on
the eastern tip of this massif with a sweeping view of the
Mediterranean. Accessible by a
hiking trail (2 hr round trip) from Albir.
Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]
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| SP 290 |
Cabo de la Nao
latitude 38° 43' 58.1" N longitude 0° 13' 48.9" E |
Cabo de la Nao is very prominent cape, the nose of a
ridge that continues underwater and reappears to the east as the
Balearic Islands. Located on the tip of the cape, at the top of a steep
cliff, in the town of Cabo de la Nao. |
Valencia
| SP 292 |
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Cabo Cullera
latitude 39º 11' 11.4" N longitude 0º 13' 1" W
Located on the Calle Farola, on a promontory to the east of the town
of Cullera, about 32 km south of Valencia.
Photo courtesy Antonio
[Flickr] |
| SP 293 |
Valencia (Dique del Norte)
latitude 39º 26' 57" N
longitude 0º 18'8.8"
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This was built as a cast-iron tower in 1909; an
octagonal stone outer shell was added at the same time the light was
relocated to the end of the newly extended main breakwater in 1930. |
| SP 294 |
Cabañal (Cabanyal) |
Light on church tower at Iglesia de Nuestra Seãtora
de los Angeles |
| SP 295 |
Cabo Canet
latitude 39º 40' 22.6" N longitude 0º 12' 4.5"
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Nearest Town or City: Canet D'En Berenguer
Photo courtesy Susana Prades [Flickr] |
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Castellón
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Burriana |
This is currently a building at a girl's
school. The tower was a lantern
on top a dwelling, the lantern has been removed |
| SP 298 |
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Castellón (1917)
This light was replaced by a new structure in 1971.
Photo courtesy chocoadicta [Flickr] |
| SP 299 |
Castellón (1971) (Muelle de Fluidos)
End of main breakwater at Castellón de la Plana.
Photo courtesy Ken Wood [Flickr]
Digitally brightened for this page |
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| SP 300 |
Islas Columbretes (Monte Colibrí) |
On Columbrete Grande, island about 20 miles offshore,
thus accessible by boat only |
| SP 301 |
Oropesa
latitude 40º 4' 59.2" N
longitude 0º 8'
48.2" E
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The lighthouse is dwarfed today by high-rise
beach resorts. Located on a promontory at Oropesa del Mar, about 20 km northeast of Castellón de la Plana. |
| SP 302 |
Cabo de Irta |
latitude 40º 15' 37.9" N longitude 0º 18' 14.4" E
Located on the beach about 3 km north of Alcossebre. |
| SP 303 |
Peñíscola (Castillo del Papa Luna)
latitude 40º 21' 31.7" N longitude 0º 24'
29.1" E
"Papa Luna" is Pedro de Luna, a powerful Catholic cardinal who ruled
as antipope at Avignon, France, from 1394 to 1417, when there were
competing popes at Avignon and Rome. His castle is built on a walled
promontory extending from the village of Peñíscola; the lighthouse
stands below the castle shining its light over the wall.
Photo courtesy getxo [Webshots]
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Andalusia
