Punta La Entallada Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Tuineje, Canary Islands, Spain.
Punta La Entallada is a lighthouse at the easternmost tip of Fuerteventura with three square towers on its seaward side. The central tower supports a glass lantern dome and rises 196 meters above sea level.
The lighthouse opened on December 3, 1954, and played a navigation role during military operations in Spanish Sahara in the 1950s. Its construction marked the advanced infrastructure development of the Canary Islands during that period.
The structure shows Moorish architectural elements and was built from local stone sourced from Tetir village, creating a distinctive pattern with white mortar on the exterior walls. You can see this craftsmanship clearly when exploring the building and its surroundings.
The lighthouse sits at the easternmost point of Fuerteventura and remains active, with visitor access available on certain days. You should know that conditions at this exposed location can be windy, and sturdy footwear is recommended.
The lighthouse stands closer to the African continent than any other point in the Canary Islands, only about 100 kilometers away. The signal sends out three white flashes and marks one of Spain's easternmost points.
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