Punta Orchilla Lighthouse

Punta Orchilla Lighthouse
LocationEl Pinar
El Hierro
Canary Islands
Spain
Coordinates27°42′24″N 18°08′51″W / 27.706665°N 18.147496°W / 27.706665; -18.147496
Tower
Constructed1933
Constructionstone tower
Height25 metres (82 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with double balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted tower, grey lantern
Power sourcesolar power 
OperatorAutoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
HeritageBien de Interés Cultural 
Light
Focal height132 metres (433 ft)
Range24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
CharacteristicL 0 3 oc 4 7 
Spain no.ES-13060

The Punta Orchilla Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Orchilla) is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of El Hierro in the municipality of El Pinar. The need for a lighthouse on the island was highlighted in the second maritime lighting plan for the Canaries, and it first became operational in 1933.