Isla Verde Lighthouse, Algeciras

Name: Isla Verde Lighthouse
Address: Algeciras, Spain

#6 among attractions in Algeciras

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Lighthouse of Isla Verde is an inactive lighthouse in Algeciras, Spain. It is located at the southern end of an old fort, on Isla Verde, an island that has been incorporated into the Port of Algeciras. The lighthouse was designed and built by Jaime Font in 1863 and inaugurated in 1864. It is a polygonal stone tower, plastered with lime. The focal plane is 26 m above mean sea level and 9 m above the ground. Today the lighthouse is not in service as it has been replaced by beacons at the port. ()

Local name: Faro de Isla Verde Coordinates: 36°7'24"N, 5°26'3"W

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Isla Verde Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Alta, Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Parque del Centenario, Marinid Walls of Algeciras.

0.9 miNW
Square
Plaza Alta, Algeciras
24 min walk • Plaza Alta is a square in the old town of Algeciras, Spain. It is one of the major centres of activity in the city, hosting numerous events and festivals throughout the year.
0.6 miW
History museum, Museum
Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Algeciras
17 min walk • Municipal Museum of Algeciras is a museum in Algeciras, Spain, located at the northern end of the Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras. It was established in 1995 and is run by the city's cultural department. It houses a large collection of archaeological items which were found in different parts of the city.
1 miS
Park
Parque del Centenario, Algeciras
27 min walk • The Parque del Centenario is a park located in Algeciras. It was established in 2007 thanks to the collaboration between the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras and City Hall to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Algeciras Conference.
1 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Ruins, City wall
Marinid Walls of Algeciras, Algeciras
27 min walk • The Marinid Walls of Algeciras are city walls located in Algeciras, Spain. They were built by the Marinid dynasty. The walls were declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985.
1.1 miNW
Park
Parque María Cristina, Algeciras
29 min walk • Parque María Cristina is a park in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. It is bordered by Calle de Ramón y Cajal to the north, Calle Capitán Ontañón to the east, Avenida de Blas Infante to the south, and Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas to the east. It is one of the oldest parks in the city, established in 1834. It covers an area of 20,683 m².
0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Florida, Algeciras
22 min walk • Teatro Florida is a municipal theatre in the city of Algeciras, southeastern Spain. The building was constructed between 1944 and 1945, by the architect Mariano Aznárez Torán, with an expressionist-inspired facade with a geometric design.
0.6 miNW
Harbor
Port of Algeciras, Algeciras
16 min walk • The Port of Algeciras is the port and harbour of Algeciras, a city located in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is a commercial, fishing and passenger port.
0.6 miW
Park
Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras, Algeciras
16 min walk • Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras is a park in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. Established in 1975, it covers an area of 19,300 square metres. The Museo municipal de Algeciras lies to the north and Villa Smith lies in the southern part of the park. The historic Hotel Reina Cristina overlooks the park on its western side.
0.9 miNW
Church
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma, Algeciras
24 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Palm is a Roman Catholic church on the southwestern corner of the Plaza Alta in Algeciras, Spain. Listed as Bien de Interes Cultural by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in 1992, like the Spanish: Plaza Alta itself, it is an important city landmark.
0.5 miW
Park
Parque de la Conferencia, Algeciras
13 min walk • Parque de la Conferencia is a park in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. Established in 2007 to mark the centenary of the Algeciras Conference. It covers an area of 9,011 square metres and is divided into several zones.
0.6 miN
City hall
Algeciras Town Hall, Algeciras
16 min walk • Algeciras Town Hall is the town hall of Algeciras, Spain, located at number 12 Calle Alfonso XI, also known as Calle Convento. The building was completed in 1897 and today houses much of City Council, including the offices of the Mayor, Secretary, and Press Office.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Isla Verde Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Parque de la Conferencia, Algeciras (13 min walk), Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras, Algeciras (16 min walk), Algeciras Town Hall, Algeciras (16 min walk), Kursaal of Algeciras, Algeciras (16 min walk).

How to get to Isla Verde Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Isla Verde Lighthouse:

Bus

Bus no 3 to Rincolln beach • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Estación de Autobuses San Bernardo (20 min walk)

Train

Algeciras (24 min walk)