Cap d’Artrutx Lighthouse, Cap d'Artrutx, Spain

The Cap d’Artrutx Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse located on the low-lying headland on Menorca. It was completed in 1859 but the tower was significantly increased in 1969. Automated in 1980, the keeper’s accommodation is now used as a restaurant. It was designed by the architect Emili Pou who planned a number of lights in the Balearic Islands.

The original tower was much shorter than that seen today, with a height of only 17 metres. Reverberations from waves entering a sea cave nearby caused problems within the lighthouse. In 1967, a new maritime lighting plan for the Balearics was drawn up which outlined the need for a higher tower at Artrutx. When the new tower was constructed in 1969, the 34 metre high cylindrical structure was built with four buttresses or ribs, giving the light a unique shape in comparison to others in the archipelago.

With the automation of the lighthouse in 1980, the unused keeper’s accommodation was later converted into a café and restaurant, providing food and drink to patrons who visit to watch the sunset on the terrace. The lighthouse can be visited when the restaurant is open, but the tower is closed.

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Jean Proctor (4 months ago)
Beautifully situated right on the south western corner overlooking the mountains of Majorca. The 1st time we went we only had drinks. The 2nd time we had food. A bit pricey for a burger & fries (24 euros) but very nice food in a lovely setting. Would go again...

Tadej Strnad (6 months ago)
unfortunately, the place is privately owned and the lighthouse is inaccessible, unless you pay for the overpriced services of the restaurant/club. you can take photos from the rocky surroundings of the lighthouse, which is for free ?

chris furlong (6 months ago)
The reviews were not the best for this place but I found it to be really rather pleasant with nice food and a great vibe. You do need to book in advance though and I would recommend having something to eat instead of paying 10€ to just enter and watch the amazing sunset.

Giacomo Pizzuti (7 months ago)
Best vibes for sunset! Service is fast and you will find lot of people in the line so better book in advanced as i did. Cod was delicious. Prices are higher compared to other places but is justified by the location. Unfortunately we arrived early and there were not so many people, we asked to change place to be not in the middle but by the balcony and they said that unfortunately seats are chosen by the computer so it’s impossible to change.

Paul Tyler (7 months ago)
Delightful place to visit. The old light keeper's house us now a restaurant. The views are amazing and you can clearly see Majorca in the distance. Highly recommended and worth a walk from Cala en Bosch.

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