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White lighthouse complex with towers on volcanic black rock hillside overlooking blue ocean and distant islands

La Entallada Lighthouse
— Cliffside Landmark on Fuerteventura’s South‑Eastern Coast

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🧭 Overview

La Entallada Lighthouse is a cliffside landmark on Fuerteventura’s south‑eastern coast, known for its distinctive architecture, volcanic surroundings and wide Atlantic views. Its elevated position above Las Playitas makes it one of the island’s most dramatic coastal viewpoints.

La Entallada Lighthouse (Faro de la Entallada) stands on a high volcanic cliff above the south‑eastern coastline of Fuerteventura, offering wide views over the Atlantic and the rugged terrain surrounding Las Playitas. The lighthouse is known for its distinctive architectural style, featuring geometric forms and a façade that contrasts with the dark volcanic landscape.

A winding road hugs the dramatic volcanic cliffs above the Atlantic, offering sweeping views toward neighboring islands.
A winding road hugs the dramatic volcanic cliffs above the Atlantic, offering sweeping views toward neighboring islands. Photo: JensKunstfreund, CC BY-SA 4.0
La Entallada Lighthouse stands on a dramatic volcanic ridge overlooking Las Playitas, accessible via a wooden walkway through the barren landscape.
La Entallada Lighthouse stands on a dramatic volcanic ridge overlooking Las Playitas, accessible via a wooden walkway through the barren landscape. Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0

The surrounding terrain consists of steep slopes, exposed rock and dry highland vegetation shaped by the region’s inland climate. The elevated position gives the lighthouse a dramatic profile, with clear visibility across the coastline and the open ocean.

The viewpoint near the lighthouse provides one of the most expansive coastal panoramas on the island, highlighting the contrast between the volcanic cliffs and the sheltered bay of Las Playitas below.

La Entallada Lighthouse displays striking contemporary architecture featuring volcanic stone cladding in a contrasting black-and-white pattern.
La Entallada Lighthouse displays striking contemporary architecture featuring volcanic stone cladding in a contrasting black-and-white pattern. Photo: JensKunstfreund, CC BY 4.0
The striking red volcanic stone and white-painted arches of La Entallada Lighthouse frame a spacious courtyard, with the beacon tower rising prominently at its center.
The striking red volcanic stone and white-painted arches of La Entallada Lighthouse frame a spacious courtyard, with the beacon tower rising prominently at its center. Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0

La Entallada Lighthouse forms part of the south‑eastern coastal route, connecting with Gran Tarajal and the inland roads leading toward the central highlands. Its combination of architecture, elevation and volcanic scenery makes it one of Fuerteventura’s most distinctive coastal landmarks.

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