Punta Delgada Lighthouse
Lighthouse on Alegranza, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Punta Delgada or Alegranza Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Delgada o Faro de Alegranza) is an active 19th century lighthouse on the Spanish island of Alegranza in the Canary islands. Alegranza lies to the north of the larger island of Lanzarote, it is part of the Chinijo Archipelago within the Teguise municipality.
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Location | Alegranza, Canary Islands, Spain |
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Coordinates | 29.40329°N 13.48855°W / 29.40329; -13.48855 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1865 |
Height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower |
Heritage | Bien de Interés Cultural |
Light | |
First lit | 1865 |
Focal height | 17 metres (56 ft) |
Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 3s |
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