Cabo de Gata Lighthouse

The white cylindrical tower rises 50 meters above sea level at the southeastern edge of the Iberian Peninsula, marking the Mediterranean coastline.

Construction of the lighthouse began in 1863 upon the ruins of San Francisco de Paula castle, transforming the strategic defense point into a maritime guide.

The lighthouse stands near Arrecife de las Sirenas, where ancient sailors reported hearing sounds they attributed to mermaids, actually coming from monk seals.

Visitors can access the lighthouse via a narrow road past salt flats, with designated parking areas available at the observation point.

The structure serves as a monitoring point for migratory birds that frequent the adjacent salt flats throughout different seasons of the year.

Location: Níjar

Address: Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Nijar, s/n, 04150 San José, Almería, Spain 04150 San José 04150 San José

Website: https://degata.com/cabo-de-gata/visitas/faro-cabo-de-gata.html

GPS coordinates: 36.72165,-2.19288

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:50