Punta Martiño Lighthouse
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The Punta Martiño Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Martiño) is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of Lobos, near Fuerteventura in the municipality of La Oliva.[2][3]
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Location | Lobos Island Fuerteventura Canary Islands Spain |
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Coordinates | 28.764957°N 13.814879°W / 28.764957; -13.814879 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1865 |
Construction | stone tower |
Height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | unpainted tower, grey lantern |
Power source | solar power |
Operator | Parque Natural Islote de Lobos[1] |
Light | |
Focal height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
Range | 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 15s. |
Spain no. | ES-12140 |
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The lighthouse is situated on a hill at the north-eastern end of the island, and along with the other lights at Pechiguera and Tostón, marks the La Bocayna strait that separates Lanzarote from Fuerteventura.[2][4]