Faro de Orchilla - 5

The Punta Orchilla Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Orchilla) on the Canary island of El Hierro became operational in 1933. It consists of a whitewashed single storey house, with dark volcanic rock used for the masonry detailing. A plain masonry tower with a substantial base rises from the side of the house facing the Atlantic Ocean. The 25 m high octagonal tower supports twin galleries and a lantern dome, which contains a first order Fresnel lens. With a focal height of 132 m above sea level, its light can be seen for 24 nautical miles.