The Camarinal Lighthouse stands on the cape of Gracia, on an old 16th century watchtower reused as the base of the current lighthouse, inaugurated in 1989. Its silhouette combines defensive heritage and maritime signaling in a high point of the Sierra de la Plata, within the Natural Park of the Strait, in the municipality of Tarifa. The port authority itself identifies it as a lighthouse of 20 meters of height of support and 75 meters of focal plane over the sea. From the surroundings of the lighthouse one of the widest views of this coastal strip is obtained: the Strait of Gibraltar, the coast between Zahara de los Atunes and the inlet of Bolonia, and, on clear days, the profile of North Africa. The contrast between cliffs, coastal scrubland, reforestation pine forests and a landscape very exposed to the wind can also be appreciated, which explains the historical importance of this strategic position. The place appears in guides and marked trails of the Junta de Andalucía, and is often mentioned also for its value as a viewpoint of the Atlantic and the Strait. It cannot be visited inside, but the exterior and its immediate surroundings can be visited, which makes it a brief and very photogenic stop. The visit is usually more pleasant at sunset and in the mild months of spring and autumn, when the wind and heat are less intense.
