Melilla Lighthouse, Lighthouse and viewpoint in Melilla, Spain.
The white lighthouse stands 12 meters tall on top of a fortress wall, featuring an occulting light that emits two flashes every six seconds.
Built in 1894, this maritime structure has guided ships through the coastal waters between Europe and Africa for over a century of navigation.
The lighthouse represents the architectural evolution of Melilla, combining Spanish maritime engineering with North African structural elements at the border location.
Located at coordinates 35.2943028, -2.9322957, the structure maintains a focal height of 40 meters to assist vessels entering and departing the port.
The lighthouse occupies a position on the fortress walls of Melilla, making it one of few lighthouses integrated into military fortification structures.
Location: Melilla
Inception: 1894
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 35.29430,-2.93230
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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