Cabo de Palos Lighthouse Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Cabo de Palos Lighthouse, participants will experience views from this famous monument and learn about its history while climbing to the top, which is almost 80 metres (260 feet) above sea level.

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll convene at the entrance to the Cabo de Palos Lighthouse for a climb to the highest point to observe the Murcian coast.

Constructed in the mid-19th century, the Cabo de Palos Lighthouse replaced an old watch tower to guide vessels safely along the Costa Calida.

It is one of the tallest lighthouses in Spain. The tour will cover its history, including the projects that sponsored its construction, and the significance of the Cabo de Palos Marine Reserve.

Following a historical introduction about the lighthouse esplanade, participants will climb more than 300 stairs to reach its balcony approximately 80 metres (260 feet)

Additionally, participants will learn how the lighthouse functions and hear interesting facts, including details about ships that have sunk nearby.

After 45 minutes, the guided tour around the Cabo de Palos Lighthouse will conclude at the initial meeting point.