Carbonera Lighthouse

Carbonera Lighthouse

Carbonera Lighthouse
Location	La Alcaidesa Andalusia Spain
Coordinates	36°14′40″N 5°18′05″W
Tower
Constructed	1588
Height	14 metres (46 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house
Operator	Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Heritage	Bien de Interés Cultural, Bien de Interés Cultural
Light
Focal height	39 metres (128 ft)
Range	14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi)
Characteristic	L 3 oc 1

Carbonera Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de carbonera) is an active lighthouse located on Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa, Spain, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.

History

The original lighthouse was built in 1588, and later restored in the 18th century and 1989. Its other name is Torre de Punta Mala. There is a small ruin of the Casa de Carbonera (charcoal-maker's house) next to the lighthouse. The beach below is known as Playa Balñario and is classified as a Nude beach.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Spain