Fuencaliente Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at southern tip of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
The Fuencaliente Lighthouse is a white cylindrical concrete tower with two red horizontal bands standing at the southern tip of La Palma. It rises 24 meters above the volcanic coastline of the island.
A lighthouse was built at this site in 1903 but sustained damage from an earthquake in 1939. The current structure was completed and began operation in 1985 after reconstruction.
Two lighthouses stand at this location where Jesuit missionaries died in 1570. The site is marked by underwater crosses and a memorial that help people remember this event.
The tower emits three white flashes every 18 seconds and sits 36 meters above sea level to guide ships. Visitors can view the structure from outside and explore the nearby volcanic landscape around it.
Next to the lighthouse lie salt production ponds where white crystalline formations create a striking contrast against the black volcanic rock. This area has been designated as a Site of Scientific Interest.
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