Far de la Mola is the lighthouse on the cliffs of La Mola, the eastern end of Formentera, where the island's main road runs out above the sea. Since 2019 it has been a cultural space you can walk into, with an exhibition inside and a monument to Jules Verne beside it. The nearest town is El Pilar de la Mola.
The lighthouse
The cliff is 120 metres above sea level, and the 21 m tower was projected in 1861 by the engineer Emili Pou. The light, now electric, is continuous with a brief blink that repeats every 4.67 seconds. Beside the tower stands a monument to Jules Verne, who mentions the place in his novel Hector Servadac. The popular link with "The Lighthouse at the End of the World" is a myth: Verne's character was inspired by the astronomer Arago, who was on Formentera in 1808.
Visiting
Since 2019 the lighthouse has been a cultural space with an exhibition and a multipurpose venue. In 2026 it shows 56 works donated by the artist Cati Verdera. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00, and on Wednesday and Sunday again from 17:00 to 21:00. It is closed on Mondays and from 1 December to 11 February. Entry is €4.50, reduced to €2.50 for retired people and students, and free for residents, under-18s and unemployed people.
Getting there
By road, the road from La Savina to La Mola ends at the lighthouse. On foot or by bicycle, follow the green route from El Pilar de la Mola to Far de la Mola, which leads out of the town to the cliffs. By bus, the island's L2 line runs from La Savina port towards La Mola.
Nearby
El Pilar de la Mola is the nearest town, back along the same road on the plateau. La Savina, where the road to La Mola starts, is at the other end of the island.
