Name and Location

Faro Punta de la Lava, also known as Faro de las Hoyas, is a modern coastal lighthouse located at 28°35′48″ N, 17°55′32″ W on the western shore of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.

2. Construction and History

The Faro Punta de la Lava serves the approach to Tazacorte and marks a small headland of dark volcanic rock (lava) guiding vessels into the nearby port and anchorage. Its exact construction year is not publicly documented.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery and lantern, made from reinforced concrete typical of late-20th-century Spanish lighthouses. The height of the tower is not specified, but its focal height is 51 meters above mean sea level.

4. Light and Navigation

The light pattern is Group Flashing – 1 flash + 2 flashes, with a color of white, period of 20 seconds, and range of 20 nautical miles. The characteristic notation is Fl(1+2) W 20 s. The lighthouse is fully automated.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The tower stands just above sea level on gently sloping lava fields, accessible by foot or car via the rural road "Camino Las Hoyas." Parking is available on the roadside. While the lantern is closed to visitors, the exterior and surrounding lava coastline can be freely explored.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The nearby Playa de La Bombilla features a black-sand beach with tidal pools, while the Tazacorte village offers harbor views, banana plantations, and local bakeries. The Mirador de La Concepción provides panoramic views toward La Caldera.

9. Further Information

For further information, visit the "Lighthouses of Spain" entry at http://www.lighthousesofspain.es/es-es/faros/detalle?idFaro=203 or consult the OpenStreetMap feature at way/186191882.