Mesa Roldán Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, Carboneras, Spain

The Mesa Roldán Lighthouse is an octagonal tower 18 m tall with a gallery and lantern, attached to a single-storey keeper's house. It stands on the edge of the Mesa Roldán cliff, a volcanic plateau over 200 m above the sea, 8 km south of Carboneras. The building is painted white with ochre stone, and the lantern is metallic grey.

The lighthouse was inaugurated on 31 December 1863, built on the edge of the Mesa Roldán cliff, a volcanic plateau over 200 m above the sea. It was electrified in 1972 and fully automated in 1986. It is managed by the Port Authority of Almería and lies within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park.

The lighthouse stands within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park, a protected area with numerous natural and cultural designations. Along with the Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, it is one of the most representative landmarks of the province of Almería. The site is managed by the Port Authority of Almería.

The lighthouse sits on a plateau with good sea views, though reaching it requires some physical effort due to the elevated position. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for uneven terrain, especially when coastal winds pick up.

The lighthouse stands on the edge of the Mesa Roldán cliff, a volcanic plateau rising more than 200 m above the sea. Its white tower with ochre stone and a grey metallic lantern is 18 m tall and adjoins a single-storey keeper's house. It was electrified in 1972 and fully automated in 1986.