Punta Orchilla Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in El Pinar de El Hierro, Spain
The octagonal tower with double balcony and lantern reaches 25 meters high and stands 132 meters above sea level on the western edge of El Hierro.
Construction of the lighthouse began after the second maritime lighting plan approval in 1922, with stones transported by camels from Gran Canaria Island.
The meridian memorial near the lighthouse marks its historical position as the Ferro Meridian, considered the westernmost point of the known world before 1492.
The lighthouse system operates on solar power and maintains a light range of 24 nautical miles, supporting maritime navigation between South America, Africa, and Europe.
The area takes its name from the Orchil lichen growing on volcanic rocks, while the nearby peak reaches an elevation of 238 meters.
Location: El Pinar de El Hierro
GPS coordinates: 27.70668,-18.14748
Latest update: March 21, 2025 04:47
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