Punta de Anaga Lighthouse

The cylindrical tower features alternating red and white bands, rising 12 meters above a single-story keeper's house at the northern tip of Tenerife.

Built in 1864, this lighthouse became an alternative to the initially proposed construction on the Savage Islands due to territorial disputes between nations.

The structure incorporates traditional Canarian architectural elements, including whitewashed walls and dark volcanic stone detailing from local quarries.

The lighthouse beam reaches 21 nautical miles into the Atlantic Ocean, operating with its original Fresnel lens manufactured by Barbier and Fenestre in Paris.

Located where the Anaga mountain range meets the ocean, the lighthouse stands at a focal height of 247 meters above sea level.

GPS coordinates: 28.58132,-16.14002

Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:26