Punta Almina Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Ceuta, Spain.
The white cylindrical masonry tower rises 16 meters above the Mediterranean coastline, featuring a lantern and gallery at its summit.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1851 under architect Juan Martínez de la Villa, with funding from the Dukes of Montpensier.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to Spanish maritime engineering, marking the northeastern point where Europe meets Africa.
The second-order Fresnel lens produces two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible up to 22 nautical miles across the Strait of Gibraltar.
The lighthouse utilizes a mercury float mechanism for rapid rotation, maintaining its position at 148 meters above sea level.
Location: Ceuta
Inception: 1851
Height: 16 m
GPS coordinates: 35.89826,-5.28083
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:42
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