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What is the location of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
What is the location of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
- West of Gran Canaria
- South of Gran Canaria (correct)
- East of Gran Canaria
- North of Gran Canaria
How long did it take to complete the construction of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
How long did it take to complete the construction of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
- 38 years
- 18 years
- 28 years (correct)
- 48 years
What was the purpose of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
What was the purpose of Maspalomas Lighthouse?
- To guide steamboats (correct)
- To guide cars
- To guide trains
- To guide airplanes
What is the Maspalomas beach known for?
What is the Maspalomas beach known for?
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What is the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve?
What is the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve?
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What are the three eco-systems included in the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve?
What are the three eco-systems included in the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve?
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What is the main activity for tourists in Maspalomas?
What is the main activity for tourists in Maspalomas?
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Study Notes
- Maspalomas Lighthouse is located in the south of Gran Canaria, in a popular tourist area.
- The lighthouse was built in 1861 and took 28 years to complete.
- It stands 55 meters high and was used to guide steamboats.
- The area around the lighthouse has changed and is now a busy promenade with restaurants and shops.
- Maspalomas beach is known for its vast dunes and warm climate.
- The beach has both crowded and isolated areas, including a popular nudist section.
- The beach is part of the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve, which is a protected natural space.
- The reserve includes three eco-systems: Palmeral, Charca, and Dunas.
- Visitors can walk from the Lighthouse to Punta de Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés.
- Maspalomas remains a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the sea and sunbathe.
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