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Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse and its collection
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The Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands. It is situated on the rocky headland of Punta Arinaga, near the town of the same name in the municipality of Agüimes. The lighthouse marks the coastline between the Maspalomas lighthouse to the south and the Punta de Melenara lighthouse of Telde to the north.
History of the Lighthouse Construction
The current lighthouse tower is the third to be constructed on the site. The first lighthouse was completed in 1897, as part of the first maritime lighting plan for the Canaries. It was replaced in the 1960s by a new taller tower, which was connected to the side of the original station. The second tower was removed during the recent refurbishment and renovation of the original building.
Restaurante Faro de Arinaga
The Restaurante Faro de Arinaga opened in August 2016 with a concession to operate for fifteen years. The restaurant, which emphasizes Canarian-Mediterranean cuisine, can seat 120 diners within the renovated building and 80 on the exterior terrace. This provides visitors with a unique dining experience in a historic setting.
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