Na Foradada Lighthouse

About this heritage

The Na Foradada Lighthouse is an automated light beacon located on the rocky islet of the same name, which is part of the Cabrera Archipelago National Park, south of Mallorca. Although it is not a traditional lighthouse with a habitable tower, its function as an aid to maritime navigation is essential in this area of open waters and maritime traffic.

To learn more

Despite its small size, the islet is important both for navigation and biodiversity. Since 1926, it has had an automated maritime beacon that serves as a reference point for ships. Additionally, endemic species of flora and fauna have been identified, such as the local variant of the Xerocrassa snail.

To know it better

In 1926, a maritime signaling beacon was installed at Na Foradada, which became part of the Balearic Islands' network of lighthouses and signals.

It was originally powered by acetylene gas.

Currently, it operates with solar energy and a remote control system, managed by the Balearic Port Authority (APB).

It is an especially important navigation aid for vessels accessing the port of Cabrera from the north.