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Cabo de Gata lighthouse – Faro del Cabo de Gata, Almeria (Almeria)📷 Pablo Forcén Soler (Forcy), Public domain
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Cabo de Gata lighthouse

Cabo de Gata, Spain

Views

The lighthouse at the tip of the cape looks down on the Arrecife de las Sirenas, jagged volcanic rocks in turquoise water. The road beyond it towards San José is closed to cars, so come back the way you arrived.

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Cabo de Gata, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
36.7219, -2.1925
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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 April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. Hot in June–August. (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.

Featured in these trip guides

Almería: Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata© Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Almería: Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata

169 km8 stops4 days

Nearby

Playa de Mónsul – Cabo de gata abril 2018© Adela62 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Playa de Mónsul

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Alcazaba of Almería – Alcazaba gardens, walls, Almeria, Spain© Jebulon · CC0
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Alcazaba of Almería

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Tabernas Desert

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Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix – 1. Frontal de la Catedral de Guadix© Catedral de Guadix · CC BY-SA 4.0
Oddities

Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix

Guadix, Spain

Campsites nearby

  • Camping TauCampsite
    9 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Cabo de GataCampsite
    10 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Cabo de Gata Camper ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Los EscullosCampsite
    14 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camper Park Olivares, Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Nijar-AlmeriaMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse · 50 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping WECAMP Cabo de GataCampsite
    23 km from Cabo de Gata lighthouse
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Cabo de Gata lighthouse?

Cabo de Gata lighthouse is in Cabo de Gata, Spain, at GPS 36.7219, -2.1925. It is about 8 km from San Miguel de Cabo de Gata.

Can you camp near Cabo de Gata lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Tau, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cabo de Gata lighthouse?

Cabo de Gata lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Almería: Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata.

What is there to see near Cabo de Gata lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Playa de Mónsul (4 km), Alcazaba of Almería (28 km), Tabernas Desert (39 km) and Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix (105 km).

When is the best time to visit Cabo de Gata lighthouse?

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