Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse
A cylindrical stone tower, 10 meters in height, was constructed in 1881 to replace an earlier light at Villaricos. This structure, painted white, features a lantern and gallery and is attached to a square, single-story keeper's house made of stone. The light operated on Spain's Mediterranean coast in Almería Province, near the southern end of Garrucha. Its service concluded in 2021 when it was deactivated due to visibility issues caused by modern high-rise buildings. The Mojácar light now serves this area. The former keeper's house continues its maritime connection, now functioning as the port captain's office.
Why it matters: This light was established to improve navigation for vessels entering Garrucha's port. Its decommissioning illustrates the impact of coastal development on traditional navigational aids.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1881
Significant events: Built to replace the 1863 Villaricos light, became inactive in 2021, obscured by modern high-rise development, replaced by the new Mojácar light
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Motril(23.7 km)
- ARLHS No.
- SPA-078
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- stone
Structure: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a square 1-story stone keeper's house
Location
- City
- Alhama de Granada
- Country
- 🇪🇸Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Sea Region
- Located on the waterfront of Garrucha, near the south end of town, on Spain's Mediterranean coast in Almería Province.
- Latitude
- 36.9184°
- Longitude
- -3.9298°
Nearby Vessels
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