Cape Spartel

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On the right the lighthouse of Cape Spartel

Cape Spartel (رأس سبارتيل Ras Sbartil ) is a promontory in Morocco at 300 meters above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar . It is the most northwestern point of Africa .

Cape Spartel (2006)
Map of the area

The square lighthouse was put into operation in 1864. As an identifier, it flashes white every 20 seconds. Its range is about 30 nautical miles.

The Hercules Grotto is nearby . Coordinates: 35 ° 47 '27.6 "  N , 5 ° 55' 25.4"  W.