Faro de La Isleta

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Faro de La Isleta, Maritime lighthouse in La Isleta peninsula, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

The white lighthouse stands at 249 meters above sea level with a two-story building and a lantern room atop a masonry tower.

Engineer Juan de León y Castillo designed this maritime structure in 1865, marking the beginning of its service to guide vessels into the Port of Las Palmas.

The lighthouse represents a lasting symbol of maritime navigation, recognized through a commemorative plaque installed in 2015 to honor 150 years of operation.

The lighthouse emits white light flashes every twenty seconds with a range of 21 nautical miles, using a 400-watt lamp and Fresnel lens system.

Located within a military zone, the lighthouse operates semi-automatically and maintains its position as the highest operational light in Spain.

Location: La Isleta

Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

GPS coordinates: 28.17409,-15.41901

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:38

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