Calella Lighthouse

Calella Lighthouse

Calella Lighthouse
Calella Lighthouse
Catalonia
Location Calella
Province of Barcelona
Catalonia
Spain
Coordinates 41°36′29″N 2°38′47″E / 41.608107°N 2.646399°E / 41.608107; 2.646399Coordinates: 41°36′29″N 2°38′47″E / 41.608107°N 2.646399°E / 41.608107; 2.646399
Year first constructed 1859
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, glass lantern
Height 13 metres (43 ft)
Focal height 50 metres (160 ft)
Current lens original 3rd order Fresnel lens
Light source mains power
Range 18 nmi (33 km)
Characteristic Fl (3+2) W 20s.
Admiralty number E0448
NGA number 5888
ARLHS number SPA-076
Spain number ES-30810
Managing agent Autoridat Portuària de Barcelona

The Calella Lighthouse is an active lighthouse situated in the coastal town of Calella in Costa del Maresme, 58 km northeast of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain.[1]

Its construction began on 9 October 1856, and the engineer responsible for the project was Marià Parellada. The lighthouse was inaugurated on 15 December 1859. With an elevation of 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level, the light can be seen for 18 nautical miles (33 km).[2]

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