Far de la Mola, Maritime lighthouse on eastern cliffs, Formentera, Spain
The Faro de La Mola lighthouse stands 22 meters tall on a cliff rising 158 meters above the Mediterranean Sea at the eastern edge of Formentera.
Architect Emili Pou y Bonet designed the lighthouse, which began operating in November 1861 to guide maritime navigation through the Balearic waters.
The lighthouse contains a museum space dedicated to maritime heritage, displaying exhibitions about navigation history and the role of lighthouses in seafaring traditions.
Visitors can access the lighthouse museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 14:00, with additional evening hours on Wednesdays and Sundays during summer months.
French writer Jules Verne referenced this lighthouse in his novel Hector Servadac, depicting it as the workplace of astronomer Palmin Rosete during a fictional comet impact.
Location: Formentera
Inception: November 1861
Height: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 38.66167,1.58333
Latest update: March 13, 2025 15:22
The Balearic Islands contain numerous remote beaches, historical sites, and natural landmarks. From the ancient Talayotic ruins of Torre d'en Galmés to the coastal cliffs of Cap de Formentor, these locations offer geological formations, archaeological remains, and marine vistas. The region includes natural reserves like S'Albufera des Grau, historical structures such as the Lluc Monastery, and coastal features including the rock formations at Sa Pedrera de Cala d'Hort.
Formentera is home to soft white sand beaches, rocky coves, and historical lighthouses. The northern part hosts the famous beaches of Ses Illetes and S'Espalmador with their sandbanks. To the south, Migjorn stretches over several kilometers. The natural sites of the Ses Salines Park and the lighthouses of La Mola and Cabo de Berberia offer stunning views of the Mediterranean. Smaller beaches like Calo Des Mort and Cala Saona are ideal for observing the rich marine life in this area.
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