Îles Habibas Lighthouse

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Îles Habibas Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at Habibas Islands, Oran Province, Algeria.

The white masonry tower rises 13.8 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, featuring a balcony and lantern atop a single-story keeper's building.

Constructed in 1879 during French administration, the lighthouse guided ships through Mediterranean waters until Algeria gained independence in 1962.

The lighthouse stands as a representation of maritime heritage in the region, marking the passage between European and North African waters.

Solar panels power the lighthouse system, which emits a white flash every five seconds visible from 26 nautical miles at sea.

The structure sits within a designated Important Bird Area, where Audouin's gulls and Eleonora's falcons establish breeding colonies.

Location: Oran Province

Inception: 1879

Height: 13.8 m

GPS coordinates: 35.72052,-1.13377

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:31

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