The corkscrew tower of Buenavista

The Buenavista Lighthouse, also known as the Punta de Buenavista lighthouse, is an active structure in the municipality of Buenavista del Norte. Described as being shaped like a corkscrew, it is situated on a headland midway between the settlements of Buenavista del Norte and Los Silos. It is one of the seven main lighthouses marking the coastline of Tenerife, situated between the Punta de Teno lighthouse to the southwest and the Puerto de la Cruz lighthouse to the northeast.

The lighthouse was completed in 1990 as part of a maritime lighting plan drawn up in the 1980s. This plan included the construction of contemporary designed lights at locations such as Punta del Hidalgo and Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife, as well as Castilette on Gran Canaria and Arenas Blancas and Punta Lava on La Palma. Considered to have a remarkable design, the structure consists of two concrete towers rising from a single base.

The rearward tower of the lighthouse is square, while the seaward facing tower features a spiral staircase that is open to the elements. This stairwell leads to an enclosed lantern room and galleries at a height of 40.5 meters. With a focal height of 77 meters above sea level, the light can be seen for 20 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is a pattern of four flashes of white light every eleven seconds.

The lighthouse is maintained by the Port authority of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is registered under the international Admiralty number D2831.8 and has the NGA identifier of 113–23838. As a piece of industrial heritage, the structure serves as an active marker for the northern coast of Tenerife.

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