Name and Location

The Faro de la Rasca Lighthouse is located in Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The official name of the lighthouse is Faro de la Rasca, with a Wikidata Q-ID of Q5856298.

2. Construction and History

Construction on the Faro de la Rasca Lighthouse began in 1898, making it one of the late 19th-century coastal navigational aids commissioned by the Spanish maritime authorities. The building likely housed both the light mechanism and keeper's accommodation in a single edifice, a common practice at the time.

3. Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available on the architectural style or construction materials used for the Faro de la Rasca Lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The operational status of the lighthouse is unclear. There is no public record of AIS or radar installations at this location, and mariners are advised to consult the latest edition of the Spanish "Puertos del Estado" coastal charts for Tenerife.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No visitor center, museum function, guided tours, or entrance fees are recorded. Public access is likely restricted to the exterior grounds.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The site overlooks a stretch of rugged Atlantic coastline and the nearby small resort of Palm-Mar. Visitors (where permitted) can enjoy panoramic sea views toward La Gomera.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for the Faro de la Rasca Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Certain architectural and operational details of the Faro de la Rasca Lighthouse remain undocumented in publicly available sources. Any speculation about its tower height, light characteristics, or automation status has been omitted.

9. Further Information

Further information can be found on OpenStreetMap (way/51681935) and Wikimedia Commons (File:Asmamg130.jpg). No dedicated Wikipedia article is currently available.