Cape Spartel
The 1864 lighthouse at the entrance to the Strait, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
Illustration (not a documentary image)Why go
The end of the continent: the ocean on one side, the Strait on the other. The lighthouse, in service for more than 150 years, was renovated for twelve months until March 2021; a museum devoted to maritime signalling and the history of the lighthouse, with an educational area for children, then opened there, according to le360.ma (28 June 2021).
Who it's for
Everyone, especially at the end of the day.
Good to know before you go
It can be very windy.
Getting there
About 13 km from the Grand Socco (calculated distance), by grand taxi or car: agree on the return fare and the waiting time before you set off. This fare is not documented.
- Neighbourhood
- Cape Spartel & Atlantic coast
- Recommended time
- ~45 min (estimate)
- Opening hours
- Outdoor site with no opening hours. Lighthouse museum opening hours: not documented.
- Price
- Viewpoint free to access. A lighthouse museum opened in June 2021 according to le360.ma; its price and opening hours are not documented: check on site.
- Location
- Open in Google Maps
Not checked on site Prices and opening hours taken from the sources below, updated on 17 October 2026. Nothing has been confirmed by a visit. Report a correction.
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Sources
- le360.ma, "Cape Spartel lighthouse restored: a museum opens its doors" (in French) · article of 28 June 2021, accessed 16 October 2026