Port of Barcelona, Barcelona Entrance Channel, East Breakwater Head, Barcelona, Spain

This light is found at the end of a long breakwater that extends out from Moll Adossat where the cruise ship terminals are located for the larger cruise ships that dock in Barcelona. Light is 13 metres high. No date of construction was found however it was subject to adding a top piece in 2015. Photos taken in October 2016.

Port of Barcelona, Dique de Abrigo, South Head Light, Barcelona, Spain

This light is located at the end of a jetty that extends out from Placa de la Rosa Dels Vents (near the Hotel W) in the port of Barcelona. It marks the entrance to the inner North Harbour in the Port of Barcelona. Light is 13 metres tall. I was unable to obtain many details, however earlier photos show it with a flat top and an article indicates that the new top was added in 2015. Photos taken in October 2016.

Llobregat Lighthouse (Faro del Llobregat), Barcelona, Spain

The Llobregat Lighthouse is located at the north side of the mouth of the River Llobregat. It is south of the port of Barcelona. The light dates from 1852. The base is a round two story keeper's house with a three part tower above. The lower part of the tower is square and then the middle section is octagonal with a gallery above. The tower is 102' from the ground. It is the oldest lighthouse in Catalonia. When the Montjuic Lighthouse was built, this light was ordered demolished, however protests saved it. It remains active. Photos taken in October 2016.

Dique del Este, Malaga, Spain

This light is located on the East Quay in the Port of Malaga adjacent to the cruise terminal. Light is a small tower atop what appears to be an equipment room. Light stands 13 metres high. This light is in the bend of the quay and a long breakwater extends past it to the sea. Photos taken in October 2016.

Malaga Lighthouse (La Farola), Malaga, Spain

The Malaga Lighthouse, known locally as La Farola, is located at the east side of the harbour in Malaga, Spain. It sits at the base of a long breakwater that leads out to the port's cruise terminal. The light, one of the oldest in Spain dates to 1817. It is a two story keeper's house with a large round masonry tower rising from the centre. The tower is 121' tall. This lighthouse was damaged on two occasions and had to be extensively repaired. The first was an earthquake in 1898 and the light was not completely repaired until 1913. The second was damage caused by artillery during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's and it was repaired by 1939. Photos were taken in October 2016.

Podadera Lighthouse, Cartagena, Spain

The Podadera Lighthouse sits on a promontory on the west side of the entrance to the harbour at Cartagena, Spain. The lighthouse was built in 1866 but was deactivated in the 1890's when the Dique de la Navidad and Dique de la Curro were constructed. All that remains of the lighthouse is the rectangular building and the base of the tower which sat atop it. Tower and gallery were removed. In the photo taken in October 2016 the Podadera Lighthouse is the structure highest on the hillside. 

Arab Lantern, Cartagena, Spain

Located near the Castillo de la Concepcion on a hill overlooking the main harbour of Cartagena, Spain is the remains of a tower that dates back to the 12th Century A.D. This tower from the Arab era is said to have been a lantern that acted as a lighthouse for mariners during that time.  Photos were taken in October 2016.

Escombreras Lighthouse, Cartagena, Spain

The Escombreras Lighthouse sits atop the Isla Escombreras which is located just south and east of the entrance to the main harbour at Cartagena, Spain. The harbour of Escombreras is between the lighthouse and the main harbour of the city. The lighthouse consists of a one story keepers house with a 26' tower atop it. The light dates to 1864. This somewhat distant photo was taken in October 2016.

Dique de la Navidad Lighthouse, Cartagena, Spain

The Dique de la Navidad Lighthouse is located on a short breakwater on the west side of the entrance to the harbour at Cartagena, Spain. It is not far from the Fuerte de Navidad (Christmas Fort) which is just above it on the point. The light is red and white and is a 36' concrete tower that dates to 1892. Top photo shows its proximity to the Dique de la Curra which is on the east side of the entrance to the harbour. Photos were taken in October 2016,

Dique de la Curra Lighthouse, Cartagena, Spain

The Dique de la Curra Lighthouse is located on the end of the east breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Cartagena, Spain. The 36' tall concrete tower is painted green and white. It dates to 1892. Photos taken in October 2016. Top photo shows its proximity to the Dique de la Navidad Lighthouse on the west side of the entrance.

Dique del Norte Lighthouse, Valencia, Spain

The Dique del Norte Lighthouse is located at the bend of the main breakwater in the harbour at Valencia, Spain. The lighthouse dates back to 1909. It is a 72' high cast iron tower. In 1930 the breakwater was extended and the lighthouse was moved from its original position. At that time they added a masonry shell around the cast iron tower. Photos were taken in October 2016.

Castillo de San Sebastián, Cadiz, Spain

This light which is situated in the fortress Castillo de San Sebastián at the south end of the Bay of Cadiz is an impressive 121' skeletal tower. It dates to 1913 however it is believed that there was a station here as early as the late 1700's. The fortress is joined to the city by a long  easily walkable jetty. Unfortunately when I visited in April 2013 and photographed the light, the fortress was closed to the public, "undergoing renovations". A previous light (circa 1855) on the site was a 128' stone tower that was demolished by the Spanish at the time of the Spanish American War.

Dique de Léon y Castillo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

This active light is located on Léon y Castillo wharf in the container ship terminal in the Port of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.It is also known as the Dique del Generalissimo Franco Light. It is situated at the far south end of the container ship wharf adjacent to the main harbour. Photos were taken in April 2013.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Muelle Sur, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

This light which dates to 1863 sits in the main harbour at Santa Cruz de Tenerife adjacent to the busy ferry terminals. The light has been inactive since 1954 and historic photos suggest it was moved from its original location on a jetty during reconstruction of the port. It is in very fine condition and is easily accessible by foot. Photos were taken in April 2013.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Dique del Sur, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

This minor light is located at the end of the main breakwater for the port at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Photos taken in April 2013.

Cala Figuera Lighthouse, Mallorca, Spain

This lighthouse which was built in 1860 is located on a rocky point at the West end of the Bay of Palma (Badia de Palma) marking its entrance. The light was renovated and raised in approximately 1960. These early morning distant photos were taken in September 2011.

Palma Dique Ouest,Palma de Mallorca, Spain

This newer light is located at the end of the outer breakwater in the harbour at Palma (Palma de Mallorca), Mallorca, Spain. I have no information as to the date of the light. Photos taken in September 2011.

Far de Porto Pi, Mallorca, Spain

The Porto Pi Lighthouse (Far de Porto Pi) is located in the main harbour area of Palma de Mallorca on the island of Mallorca, Spain. This beautiful lighthouse was built in 1617 and appears to be in excellent condition. Photos taken in September 2011.