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Cabo Vilán lighthouse

Camariñas, Spain

Views

A tall lighthouse on a rocky spur, built in 1896 as the first electric lighthouse in Spain, with a small maritime exhibition. The coast road from Camariñas passes the English cemetery from an 1890 shipwreck.

Nearest town
Camariñas, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
43.1604, -9.2110

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Praia de LeisCampsite
    6 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de MuxíaMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Lago MarCampsite
    7 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping O'ParaísoCampsite
    7 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de VimianzoMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse · 11 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Cámping Ruta FinisterreCampsite
    24 km from Cabo Vilán lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cabo Vilán lighthouse?

Cabo Vilán lighthouse is in Camariñas, Spain, at GPS 43.1604, -9.2110. It is about 6 km from Muxía.

Can you camp near Cabo Vilán lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Praia de Leis, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cabo Vilán lighthouse?

Cabo Vilán lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Costa da Morte: Galicia’s coast of shipwrecks.

What is there to see near Cabo Vilán lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca (5 km), Ézaro waterfall (29 km), Cape Finisterre (31 km) and Hórreo de Carnota (39 km).

When is the best time to visit Cabo Vilán lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)