San Cristóbal Lighthouse

The San Cristóbal Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of in the Canary islands. The current lighthouse is the second to have been constructed on the rocky headland of Punta de San Cristóbal, on the eastern side of the island, overlooking the approaches to , the main port and capital of La Gomera.
  • Lighthouse
  • …lies at an elevation of around 60 metres (180 feet)
  • …is also known as “Faro de San Cristóbal”
  • Description: lighthouse in Spain

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera and Torre del Conde.
is a fortress from the 15th century… is situated 1¼ km southwest of San Cristóbal Lighthouse.
is situated 1¼ km west of San Cristóbal Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Sebastián de La Gomera.
La Gomera is the second smallest island of the .
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Latitude
28.0961° or 28° 5′ 46″ north
Longitude
-17.10007° or 17° 6′ 0″ west
Open location code
7CW43VWX+CX
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Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“San Cristóbal Lighthouse” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Barriada de la Gallarda and Los Garañones.

Canary Islands: Highlights

Learn more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas.
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