Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse

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Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse

Island

An active lighthouse on the Punta Arinaga headland of Gran Canaria, visited for its coastal views and the restored keeper's house restaurant.

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Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse essentials

Address: Punta Arinaga, Agüimes, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse sits on the rocky headland of Punta Arinaga on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. It marks the stretch of coast between the Maspalomas and Punta de Melenara lights and is a familiar landmark for sailors and visitors on the island’s south-east side.

The station has seen three lights: the original 1897 keeper’s building with a small attached tower, a replacement added in the 1960s, and the current cylindrical tower that entered service in 1984. The present tower is painted white with three red bands, carries twin galleries and a lantern, and shows sector red and white lights with a characteristic of three flashes every ten seconds.

The light is solar-powered and is maintained by the Port Authority of Las Palmas. The historic keeper’s house was restored after 2011 and now houses a restaurant that opened in 2016, so visitors come both for the coastal outlook and the dining terrace; expect to admire the exterior and headland views rather than unrestricted access to the lantern.

  • The lighthouse tower: The 14-metre cylindrical tower with three red bands and twin galleries is the immediate focal point on the headland.
  • Coastal panoramas: Walk the headland for wide views along the south-east coast toward Maspalomas to the south and Punta de Melenara to the north.
  • Restored keeper's house restaurant: The renovated historic station building now hosts a restaurant with indoor seating and an exterior terrace overlooking the sea.
  • Rocky shore and diving outlooks: The nearby rocky shore and the Arinaga/El Cabrón marine area are popular with divers and make good vantage points for marine life and dramatic coastline scenery.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse#

Gran Canaria has a mild, largely dry climate year-round; choose season based on sun and rainfall preferences.

Spring (best)
March - May · 15°C - 24°C (59°F - 75°F)
Spring brings low rainfall and comfortable conditions for walking the headland and visiting the restaurant terrace, making it a favored time for most visitors.
Summer (sunny)
June - August · 18°C - 28°C (64°F - 82°F)
Summer is very dry and warm with plenty of sunshine and calm sea conditions, good for swimming and diving though it can be busier on the coast.
Winter (mild)
November - February · 14°C - 24°C (57°F - 75°F)
Winters are mild compared with mainland Europe but see the highest chance of rain on the island, so plan flexibly if you prefer drier days.

Weather & Climate near Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse#

Climate

Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 14° - 21° 18° 20 mm mostly sunny 74% 4.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
February Excellent 15° - 22° 18° 25 mm mostly sunny 76% 5.4 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
March Ideal 15° - 22° 19° 15 mm mostly sunny 77% 5.0 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 15° - 23° 19° 8 mm mostly sunny 76% 5.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.7h
May Ideal 16° - 24° 20° 2 mm mostly sunny 77% 6.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.4h
June Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 1 mm mostly sunny 80% 8.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.7h
July Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 0 mm clear 84% 5.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.6h
August Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 0 mm clear 84% 4.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.0h
September Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 8 mm mostly sunny 80% 6.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 26° 23° 11 mm mostly sunny 78% 5.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Ideal 17° - 24° 21° 19 mm some cloud 76% 3.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Ideal 15° - 22° 19° 27 mm some cloud 75% 4.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse#

The lighthouse is just outside the town of Arinaga in the municipality of Agüimes; the nearest major city is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the island’s main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

From the airport or Las Palmas you can reach Arinaga by regional bus or taxi, or drive via the coastal roads; the final stretch to the headland is by local road with limited parking, and the site is a short walk from the nearest roadside access.

Tips for Visiting Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse#

  • The light is an active navigational aid and is solar-powered; do not expect public access to the lantern or internal tower areas.
  • The keeper’s house now operates as a restaurant serving Canarian-Mediterranean cuisine - check opening days and reserve locally if you plan to dine.
  • Coastal winds can be strong and the headland is exposed, so bring a windproof layer and sun protection.
  • Combine a visit with nearby attractions such as the El Cabrón marine area for diving or the Maspalomas coast further south.