The Maspalomas lighthouse was lit on February 1, 1890

The historical lighthouse of Maspalomas has been guiding ships on the route between Europe and America since 1890.

The idea to build the lighthouse arose in 1861, when the area was a deserted and remote place. It took nearly three decades until it was lit: the works, according to the project by engineer Juan León y Castillo, lasted until 1889, and its stone tower is about 55 meters high. A dock was built in the sea to unload the construction materials.

The lighthouse is located at the Punta de Maspalomas, at the end of the beach of the same name, and at its time it was the only visible building at the end of a long beach that ended near the Oasis of Maspalomas. Today it is a Cultural Heritage Asset (since 2005) and an emblematic symbol of the island. Many tourists photograph it every year from the promenade.

From the lighthouse, access is provided to the longest beach on the island, which begins with the Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas. This reserve includes three ecosystems: the Palm Grove, the Pond, and the Dunes, which extend to the sea. You can see the area live with our Maspalomas webcam.