Managing Organization: Autoritat Portuària de Tarragona
Notes: The original tower here was relocated to Tarragona in 1984. Tower Height: 85 Height of Focal Plane: 89 Characteristic and Range: Two flashes every 5 seconds, white or red depending on direction; range 12 nautical miles (white) and 8 nm (red). Description of Tower: Cylindrical concrete tower with black and white bands.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1864: 59-foot cylindrical cast-iron tower. Date Established: 1864 Date Present Tower Built: 1978 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: The lighthouse is in the Parc Natural del Delta de l'Ebro. The park is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle or by boat from Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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