Name and Location

The Faro de Martiño, also known as Punta Martiño Lighthouse, is an active minor light situated on the northeastern tip of Isla de Lobos, a small island in the Canary archipelago administered by the municipality of La Oliva (Las Palmas province), Spain.

Construction and History

The Faro de Martiño was constructed in the mid-19th century, likely around 1865. The exact date is unconfirmed. It has been fully automated since its construction. The lighthouse serves as a key navigation aid marking the passage between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

Architecture and Materials

The physical characteristics of the Faro de Martiño are not well-documented. There is no information available on the tower shape, markings, or construction materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a group flashing white light, with two flashes every 15 seconds (Fl (2) W 15 s). The nominal range of the light is 14 nautical miles, and it is visible from bearing 083° to 353°. The Admiralty reference for the Faro de Martiño is D 2786, and the NGA reference is 25352.

Accessibility and Visiting

Isla de Lobos is accessible by seasonal ferry from Corralejo (Fuerteventura). There are no visitor facilities at the lighthouse, and public entry inside the tower is not permitted. Hikers can approach the headland via waymarked trails (approx. 2 km from the main jetty). No entrance fee or guided tours specific to the lighthouse are available.

Notable Views and Landscape

Perched on volcanic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, the Faro de Martiño offers panoramic views toward Fuerteventura to the south and Lanzarote to the north. The adjacent coastline features low dunes, geological formations, and beaches—popular for day-trippers and wildlife observers.

Technical and Operational Details

The Faro de Martiño is part of Spain's national maritime signaling system. It appears on Spanish Hydrographic Office chart 579 "Islas de Lanzarote y La Graciosa". There are no dedicated installations at this minor light, such as AIS/Radar.

Further Information

For more information on the Faro de Martiño, consult Wikidata (Q20894714), Wikimedia Commons photograph (File:Faro_de_Martiño_2018_1.jpg), and Wikipedia article (English) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Martiño_Lighthouse. Relevant notices to Mariners can be found in Spanish Hydrographic and Oceanographic Institute (IHM) publications.