Far de la Mola, Maritime lighthouse on eastern cliffs, Formentera, Spain
Far de la Mola stands on a cliff on Formentera's eastern edge, rising 22 meters tall while the cliff itself reaches about 158 meters above the Mediterranean. The structure now houses a museum with exhibitions about maritime history.
The lighthouse was designed by architect Emili Pou y Bonet and began operating in November 1861 to guide ships through Balearic waters. This construction marked an important point in the region's maritime history.
The lighthouse holds spaces dedicated to maritime history, showing the role such structures played in sea navigation. You can see exhibitions explaining how sailors oriented themselves across centuries.
Visits are possible Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00, with additional evening hours on Wednesdays and Sundays during summer. The clifftop location offers dramatic views, so wear sturdy shoes and prepare for uneven terrain.
French writer Jules Verne mentioned this lighthouse in his novel Hector Servadac, depicting it as the workplace of astronomer Palmin Rosete. This literary reference connects the real structure to Verne's fictional tale of a comet impact.
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