The lighthouse was built following the 1856 plan for maritime lighting in Spain to guide ships approaching the port of Barcelona.
The original light source was an oil lamp, which was later replaced by a petroleum system, and eventually fully electrified.
The lighthouse keeper's original living quarters have been repurposed into the museum's exhibition galleries.
The architectural design is characteristic of mid-19th-century Spanish coastal engineering, featuring a conical tower built of masonry.
Its light signal has a characteristic flash sequence that remains unique to this navigational point.
The Calella Lighthouse, or Far de Calella, stands on the Capaspre headland overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Inaugurated in 1859, the structure served as a critical navigational aid for the Maresme coast. The site currently operates as an interpretation center focusing on maritime history and signal communication. Visitors can access the interior to learn about the lighthouse's technical evolution and local historical context. The tower reaches a height of approximately 10 meters, with a focal plane elevated significantly above sea level. It occupies a strategic position that has been used for coastal observation since the early 19th century. The museum displays artifacts related to the lives of lighthouse keepers and the function of the Fresnel lens. Its grounds provide panoramic views of the coastal cliffs and the town of Calella below.
From the terrace surrounding the tower base, looking north toward the town and the coastal horizon.
Bring comfortable footwear as the path leading to the lighthouse involves a moderate incline.
Check the local sunset times to time your visit for evening coastal lighting.
Do not attempt to climb the tower exterior; access is restricted to official viewing areas only.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
