Punta Nati Lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse on northwest coast of Menorca, Spain.
Punta Nati Lighthouse is a maritime beacon on the northwest coast of Menorca featuring an octagonal stone tower with a balcony and lantern room. The structure rises 19 meters above limestone cliffs and forms a distinct landmark along the shoreline.
The lighthouse was built after a 1910 shipping disaster when the steamship Général Chanzy sank, killing 156 people aboard. French authorities requested its construction to alert vessels traveling this treacherous route.
The lighthouse stands at a location of historical military importance, with Spanish Civil War bunkers built into the surrounding cliffs. These fortifications show how crucial this coastal point was for defense.
A one-kilometer walking path connects the lighthouse to the designated parking area through open terrain. The best time to visit is during morning or late afternoon hours when light is favorable and crowds are thinner.
The lighthouse emits a distinctive white flash every 20 seconds, visible from up to 18 nautical miles across the Mediterranean. This rhythmic signaling makes the location easy to recognize from great distances.
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