San Cristóbal Lighthouse
The San Cristóbal Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of La Gomera in the Canary islands. The current lighthouse is the second to have been constructed on the rocky headland of Punta de San Cristóbal, on the eastern side of the island, overlooking the approaches to San Sebastián de La Gomera, the main port and capital of La Gomera.- Lighthouse
- …lies at an elevation of around 60 metres (180 feet)
- …is also known as “Faro de San Cristóbal”
- Description: lighthouse in Spain
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera and Torre del Conde.
Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera
Museum
The Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera is a museum located in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain. Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera is situated 1 km west of San Cristóbal Lighthouse.
Torre del Conde
Torre del Conde is a fortress from the 15th century… Torre del Conde is situated 1¼ km southwest of San Cristóbal Lighthouse.
Church of la Asunción
Church
Church of la Asunción is situated 1¼ km west of San Cristóbal Lighthouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera
Town
La Gomera is the second smallest island of the Canary Islands.
San Cristóbal Lighthouse
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Latitude
28.0961° or 28° 5′ 46″ north
Longitude
-17.10007° or 17° 6′ 0″ west
Open location code
7CW43VWX+CX
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OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouse
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“San Cristóbal Lighthouse” goes by many names.
- French: “Phare de San Cristóbal”
- German: “Leuchtturm San Cristóbal”
- Spanish: “Faro de San Cristóbal”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Barriada de la Gallarda and Los Garañones.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as San Sebastian De La Gomera Heliport and Spar.
Canary Islands: Highlights
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