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Faro de Tostón

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Faro de Tostón

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The Faro de Tostón stands on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, in the municipality of La Oliva, on a volcanic coastline battered by the Atlantic. Its red-and-white striped tower has guided navigation in this area since the late 19th century and remains a visible landmark from several points along the coast.

Next to the lighthouse you'll find a small traditional fishing museum that traces the island's maritime history through objects, photographs, and explanatory panels on the artisanal fishing techniques that shaped life in Fuerteventura. The immediate surroundings offer a barely altered volcanic landscape, with trails that let you explore the geology of the area and look out over the cliffs where the ocean crashes against black rock.

The site is accessible by road from El Cotillo, a nearby village with basic services. The visit combines historic architecture, volcanic coastal scenery, and cultural context on the island's fishing past.