Faro de Cabo de Palos Traditional Cache

This cache is outside the grounds of this impressive lighthouse.

• Location: Mediterranean Sea, SE coast of Spain
• Tower Height: 167'
• Description: Round stone tower on dwelling
• Operational: Yes
• Date Established: 1865
• Date Present Tower Built: 1865
• Current Use: Active aid to navigation
• Open To Public: Grounds only
• Characteristic Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds - Range 23 nautical miles
• Height Focal Plane: 265'

Located at the southern end of the La Manga Strip, Cabo de Palos is a working fishing village. It is also famous as the start point for divers who would like to dive on the Islas Hormigas underwater reserve. The Islas Hormigas reserve has many wrecks and is host to an amazing array of undersea life – one of the best dive areas in the Mediterranean.

Be careful when walking along the small cliff to the cache, especially with young children, as there is a drop off to the rocks and water below!