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Cap Favàritx Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇪🇸Maó, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap Favàritx Lighthouse

Completed in 1922, the Cap Favàritx lighthouse is a 28-meter cylindrical masonry tower painted with black and white spiral bands. It stands on a sharp promontory on Menorca's northeastern coast. The tower rises from a two-story keeper's house and is topped with a lantern and double gallery. Its light emits one white flash followed by two more white flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the northeastern approaches to Menorca, particularly around the Cap Favàritx promontory. Its distinctive appearance serves as a recognizable landmark for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(1+2) W 15s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1922

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white spiral bands
Material
masonry

Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and double gallery, rising from one end of a 2-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Maó
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Balearic Islands
Sea Region
Cap Favàritx is a sharp promontory projecting from the northeastern coast of Menorca. It is located at the end of secondary road CF-1 about 12 km off the main road ME-7.
Latitude
39.9972°
Longitude
4.2668°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Villacarlos(7.0 km)
NGA No.
ES-35900
ARLHS No.
BAL-022
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap Favàritx Lighthouse at night?+
Cap Favàritx displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cap Favàritx Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap Favàritx Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mahón, Menorca at 6.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include VILLACARLOS (7 NM S), FORNELLS (7 NM WNW), Sant Lluís (9.9 NM S), CIUTADELLA (19.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap Favàritx Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap Favàritx Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cap Favàritx Lighthouse?+
Cap Favàritx Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cap Favàritx Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap Favàritx Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.