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Yaiza, Spain

Pechiguera Lighthouse

Yaiza, Spain

Pechiguera Lighthouse
Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Pechiguera Lighthouse, located on the southwestern tip of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, is an active beacon designed by architect Juan León y Castillo and completed in 1866. Rising 50 meters above the rocky point of Punta Pechiguera, it represents the second lighthouse structure built at this strategically important location. The tower has been recognized as a bien de interés cultural (property of cultural interest) by Spain, acknowledging its historical significance to maritime navigation in the region.

Architect

Built
Type
lighthouse, monument
Heritage
bien de interés cultural
Height
50 m
Place
Yaiza, Spain

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