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Calaburras Lighthouse

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Lighthouse of Calaburras, Mijas, Spain
Lighthouse of Calaburras, Mijas, Spain

Calaburras Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Calaburras) is a lighthouse located at the coastal point known as Punta de Calaburras near Mijas, Málaga province, in Spain. The station was the first air/sea lighthouse in Spain and was built in 1863 and rebuilt in 1928. It is the main beacon of the province. The light is used by ships and planes navigating the Strait of Gibraltar. The present lighthouse is 29 metres (95 ft) high having replaced a 13.5 metres (44 ft) high masonry tower. Its signal is automatic and electric since 1949. Its light signal flashes every 5 seconds and its maximum visibility range is 28 nautical miles.

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Calaburras Lighthouse
Autovía del Mediterráneo,

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Faro de Calaburras

Autovía del Mediterráneo
29647
Andalusia, Spain
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Lighthouse of Calaburras, Mijas, Spain
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