Cabo Mayor Lighthouse
Faro de Cabo Mayor
A cape lighthouse built in 1839 and set on high sea cliffs. The art centre beside it and the cliff path are excellent places to watch the sunset over the Bay of Biscay.
The lighthouse stands on Cabo Mayor, the cape at the northern end of the city. It is about 30 metres tall, with steep limestone cliffs below it. The adjoining building now houses a lighthouse art centre, which displays works by the painter Eduardo Sanz on the theme of lighthouses. Admission is free, and it is closed on Mondays. From El Sardinero, a walk of about 40 minutes along the cliff path through Mataleñas Park reaches it, with wide sea views along the way. Keep away from the cliff edge when it is windy.
Opening hours
Outdoor areas open all day; arts center open Tue–Sun
Nearby sights
- Mataleñas Beach
- El Sardinero Beach
- Gran Casino del Sardinero
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
- Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
- Jardines de Pereda & Paseo de Pereda
- Magdalena Palace
- Centro Botín