The Maspalomas Lighthouse is one of the best-known elements of the southern landscape of Gran Canaria. It excels over the buildings of the area and the palm grove that is around it.

The Maspalomas Lighthouse was built by the engineer Juan León y Castillo, has two different parts, one the lighthouse tower itself, while the other On the other side we have the house of the bullfighter. The property has a rectangular floor plan and is inspired by Canarian courtyards.

The Faro was put into operation on February 1, 1890, it is a truncated cone with a diameter of about 6.2 meters and a height that exceeds 54 meters. It has a classic shaft design whose section decreases as it approaches its capital with topped with rings and muti.

The environment of the lighthouse is also a very prominent place, the building is situated at the end of the well-known beach of Maspalomas, very close to the dune, puddle and oasis field of the same name. It is the busiest tourist area of this part of the island of Gran Canarias. Such is its value that El Faro is recognized as Good of General Interest as well as being one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the archipelago.

One of the most emblematic buildings of Fuerteventura, is the Faro de la Entallada, one of the largest and best preserved of those that can be visited on the island. . El Faro has an 11-meter high tower that stands out from a single-story building, was built in the 50s of the last century, came into operation in December 1954 and was made the intention to be inhabited, so it has 3 equal homes.

The Entallada lighthouse was designed by the architect Carlos Alcón and is located in the municipality of Tuineje a few kilometers from Las Playas and also close to the Gran Tarajal.

Located at the top of a cliff, about 200 meters above sea level, you can see the immensity of the ocean and other natural monuments such as the Vigán Knives, a protected area due to its high scientific interest

It is curious that it is the point of the archipelago that is closest to the African coast, just 48 miles separate the Punta Lantailla from Cabo Jubi in Africa

Located in Gran Canaria, in the municipal area of Mogán you can visit the Punta del Castillete Lighthouse. It serves as a point of reference to the boats that line the coast of the island. The Punta del Castillete Lighthouse was built in early 1988.
A perfect place to see one of the most stunning sunsets on the island of Gran Canaria.

Located at a historical point of reference by the old cartography, at the tip of the same name, you will find the Faro de Orchilla, in El Hierro, in the town from El Pinar. This place has old references because since the time of Claudio Ptolemy that placed on this site the Meridian 0. Later also the French placed the zero meridian in this point on 1634. Until 1492 it was thought that in this point began the end of the world and these were the last lands that the expedition commanded by Christopher Columbus spotted before entering the unknown ocean.

The Faro de Orchilla, began to be built in 1924 with stones brought from the municipality of Areucas in Gran Canarias, formed by three constructions: the cistern, the house of the keeper and lantern. The work of the lighthouse was started by Antonio Montesdeoca and aided by the engineer Eloy Campiña and was completed and delivered in 1930. Although it was completed years before, it was not until 1933 when it was turned on For the first time, the navigators began to see the flashes of white light and a steady red light that could be seen from 75 nautical miles.

The Faro de Orchilla is the most important civil construction in El Hierro, surrounded by an extensive volcanic landscape, it is completely built with stone quarry; adjoining the construction you can see a giant tabaiba.

From the lighthouse you can enjoy stunning sunsets, tranquility and peace is what you breathe at this point of the island. Also ideal to see the immensity of the universe in the clear nights, being able to distinguish all the constellations of the cosmos.It is possible to receive a certificate of visit to the Faro de Orchilla in the office of the El Hierro Tourist Board.

Currently the Faro de Orchilla are in disuse and several projects are being studied to revitalize the area.

On the island of Tenerife there are 7 beacons that mark the coast, one of which is the Faro del Punta del Teno. What most attracts the attention of lighthouse is its location, a quiet place, practically isolated and in a breathtaking spot in the northeastern part of Tenerife. The wild situation of the lighthouse, belongs to Buenavista del Norte, in the high part of cliffs within what is known as rural park Punta de Teno.

The lighthouse tower has a cylindrical shape and is striking for its red and white stripes, built in concrete in the 70s next to the old lighthouse that it replaced.

The Punta del Teno Rural Park has a size of about 8,063 and is considered one of the most curious natural spaces on the island, and thanks to its isolated nature, interesting remains have been preserved. ecological and cultural values.

The Rural Park in which the Teno Lighthouse is located, contains several municipal areas, El Palmar, Teno Alto, La Laguneta, Las Portelas, Los Carrizales, Masca and Erjos.

It is the most western point of Tenerife, it has spectacular cliffs, numerous dikes, pythons and many other natural elements formed from the volcanic nature of the island.

The Old Fuencaliente Lighthouse is located at the southern tip of the island of La Palma, in the municipality of Fuencaliente Natural Park of Cumbre Vieja and very close to this old lighthouse is another one of new construction and the famous Salinas de Fuencaliente, the beaches of the Faro de Fuencaliente strong> the one from Echentive and the old Santa Source.

The Old Fuencaliente Lighthouse was built at the beginning of the 20th century and due to volcanic eruptions that took place in the area in the 70s.

The old Faro de Fuencaliente was restored in 2006 and rebuilt with the intention of making it a public space, currently hosts the Interpretation Center of the Isla Marina Reserve of La Palma and that I could be visited.

Another place to visit in the great canary municipality of Gáldar is the Faro de Punta Sardina, located in the neighborhood of Sardina del Norte. This lighthouse marks the maritime navigation in the northeast area of the island.

The lighthouse is located on a plateau in the Punta de Sardina, formed by a cylindrical tower and painted with red and white stripes while surrounded by a rectangular enclosure of masonry work. Formerly in this same place existed an old lighthouse that was replaced by the one that nowadays can be visited.

The old building was demolished in 1980 and in its place was placed the lighthouse that can be seen today.

The New Fuencaliente Lighthouse is next to the old one, which was destroyed after the eruption of a volcano. The lighthouse is located in the Natural Park of Cumbre Vieja, in the southern area of the island of La Palma, near this lighthouse is also the Salinas of Fuencaliente and the beach of the same name.

The Old lighthouse that has received several renovations to what is currently known is home to two museums, on the one hand the Interpretation Center of the Marine Reserve of the Island of La Palma and the Museo del Mar.

In this part of the island you can enjoy spectacular sunsets and the landscape that surrounds both the new and the old lighthouse is well worth a visit.

The Punta Cumplida Lighthouse is on the island of La Palma in the northern part, on the coast of the municipality of Barlovento, It has dimensions with a height of 63 meters and 34 square meters of height of the support. The tower of the lighthouse is truncated cone-shaped in masonry with double gallery and with the lantern painted in white that is attached to the building on one floor.

The Faro de Punta completed came into operation in 1867, was one of the most emblematic 19th century civil engineering works on the island. In 2011, it was the first Europe lighthouse to use LED lamps, reaching up to 24 nautical miles. The old lantern was dismantled and it is possible to see it in the urban area of the municipality of Barlovento, close to the town hall and the church of Our Lady of the Rosary.

One of the most interesting things about the Punta Cumplida Lighthouse is that part of the facilities were enabled as tourist accommodation and it is possible to spend nights in it, surrounded by a wonderful landscape and an incredible ocean view.