Faro de Roche, Maritime lighthouse in Conil de la Frontera, Spain
The Roche Lighthouse sits on the cliffs of Cabo de Roche along the southern coast. The 20-meter-tall structure occupies a rocky promontory that juts into the sea, making it visible from quite a distance.
The structure was built in the 16th century as part of a coastal defense system against pirates who threatened the region. It was converted into an operational lighthouse in 1984 and has guided ships ever since.
The lighthouse marks a point where Andalusian maritime traditions meet the rocky coastline, and today it stands as a symbol of the region's long relationship with the sea. Visitors walking around it can see how the structure has become part of the local identity, watched over by people who understand its importance to fishing communities.
You can reach the lighthouse by walking on wooden and earth paths that connect from a nearby parking area. The pathways are straightforward to follow and the location is easy to access by car.
The beam from this structure reaches out about 25 nautical miles across the water, making it a critical navigation point for vessels in the area. At night, its light is clearly visible from the shore and shapes how the coast looks after dark.
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