El Faro de Canet d'en Berenguer
Lit in 1904, this is the most inland lighthouse in the whole Valencia region: it rises among orange groves some 300 metres from the sea, on the site of a 16th-century watchtower. You can see it for free, and it's one of the town's best-known symbols.
The Faro de Canet d'en Berenguer (Canet d'en Berenguer Lighthouse) is one of those oddities that catches you off guard: opened in 1904, it holds the curious distinction of being the lighthouse furthest from the sea in the whole of the Valencian Community. Instead of standing on a wave-battered cliff, it rises among orange groves roughly 300 metres from the coast. Today it is one of the town's best-known symbols.
History
The lighthouse was built in the early 20th century on the site of an old 16th-century watchtower, one of the lookouts that guarded the Valencian coast against seaborne raids for centuries. That legacy of coastal watch partly explains its inland setting, on a raised spot that once looked out over the shoreline.
What to see
The striking thing is the contrast: a maritime signal tower surrounded by farmland and orange trees rather than open water. The site can be seen freely from the outside, a short, photogenic stop.
- Access to the outer grounds is free.
- Pair it with a stroll through the village of Canet d'en Berenguer and a beach day at nearby Canet beach.
- It sits close to Sagunto, worth combining with its castle and Roman theatre.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Canet d'en Berenguer Lighthouse for free?
Yes, it can be admired freely from the outside at no cost.
Why is this lighthouse so unusual?
Opened in 1904, it holds the distinction of being the lighthouse furthest from the sea in the whole of the Valencian Community: it stands among orange groves, around 300 metres from the coast.
Where is the lighthouse?
It rises inland, about 300 metres from the coast, on the site of a 16th-century watchtower.
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