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- Visit: 30 min
- from EUR 6
- Ideal for teens
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Faro Cabo de Palos is a lighthouse on the rocky headland of Cabo de Palos, in Cartagena municipality, in Spain’s Region of Murcia.
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Why go
- A 40-metre cylindrical tower rises from the centre of the keeper’s building, topped by a gallery and lantern.
- The light’s focal plane stands 81 metres above sea level.
- Two white flashes every 10 seconds reach a nominal nighttime range of 23 nautical miles.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 19:00
Friday09:00 – 19:00
Saturday10:00 – 14:00
Sunday10:00 – 14:00
Know before you go
- Visits are guided: stay with your guide and follow their directions and safety measures.
- Visitors must be at least 12 and have full mobility and independence; people with risk illnesses are not admitted.
- Groups are limited to 10 visitors.
- Wear comfortable, secure footwear; flip-flops and high heels are unsuitable.
- Visitors must be fit to climb the tower safely and sign a declaration accepting responsibility.
Interesting facts3
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11.5 metres
The square keeper’s building has 20-metre sides, two floors and a height of 11.5 metres.
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The entire building is made of grey stone.
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Its design resembles the lighthouses at Chipiona and Punta Carnero.
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Shorts
History
- antiquityA temple to Baal Hammon stood on the headland; the Romans later associated the deity with Saturn.
- 1554Charles V ordered a coastal watchtower built in response to Barbary pirate attacks.
- 1570Vespasiano I Gonzaga and Juan Bautista Antonelli planned a coastal defence system.
- 1578The hexagonal watchtower was completed and staffed to watch for enemy ships.
- 1862The watchtower was demolished, and its stones were reused for the present lighthouse.
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- 1864Construction of the present lighthouse was completed.
- 1865The lighthouse entered service on 31 January, the same day as the Portmán lighthouse.
- 2002The lighthouse became a protected Spanish cultural property.
- 2015Events marked the lighthouse’s 150th anniversary.
- 2017The provincial government rejected a proposal to turn the technical building into a luxury hotel and shop.
Sources: Faro de Cabo de Palos - Wikipedia · Visita el Faro – Reserva de Visitas Guiadas al … · Visita el Faro – Reserva de Visitas Guiadas al … · Carrito – Visita el Faro · Phare de Cabo de Palos - Wikipedia · Galería – Visita el Faro · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
C. Cabo Falcón, Cabo de PalosMunicipality of Cartagena, Cabo de Palos
- Website
- visitaelfaro.com/
- Phone
- 653587111
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Faro Cabo de Palos take?
A guided visit lasts about 30 minutes.
Can weather affect my visit to Faro Cabo de Palos?
Yes. Weather conditions can affect visits; visitor and guide safety take priority.
How can I enquire about visiting Faro Cabo de Palos?
Call +34 968 12 89 55.
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