The 7th Meeting of the Tossa de Mar Lighthouse Keepers, Family and Friends comes to Mallorca
08/05/2018Between 28 and 30 April, the lighthouses of Cala Figuera, Cap Gros, Cap Blanc and Portopí have been visited during the 7th Meeting of Lighthouse Keepers, Family and Friends. This singular event, promoted by the Center d'Estudis Tossencs (Tossa de Mar, Catalonia), is now in its 7th year, and chose Mallorca for its 2018 edition. The idea of bringing together lighthouse keepers, their families and enthusiasts under the light of these coastal landmarks arose in 2012. Its aim was to learn about the role of the lighthouses in the 21st century, a time when their existence is at its most vulnerable, in order to highlight their great value and their magnificent history. Since then, these meetings have been held on an annual basis, visiting different lighthouses along the Mediterranean coast, such as the Columbretes Islands and Calella. On this occasion, Mallorca was the chosen destination. The poor weather last week prevented visits to the lighthouses of the Dragonera Island, Tamuntana and Llebeig. However, they were able to take in the lighthouses at Cala Figuera, in Calvià, Cap Gros, the port of Sóller, Cap Blanc, Llucmajor and Portopí, in the port of Palma. Some of those taking part in this pleasurable gathering, which puts the spotlight on the lighthouses and keepers, and their treasured maritime history, were relatives of keepers who served at some of these lighthouses.
