This modern lighthouse, which has been described as being shaped like a corkscrew, is situated on a headland midway between the settlements of Buenavista del Norte and Los Silos.

These included the contemporary designed lights at Punta del Hidalgo and Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife, Castilette on Gran Canaria, and Arenas Blancas and Punta Lava on La Palma.

[3][4] Considered to be a "remarkable design", it consists of two concrete towers rising from a single base, the rearward one is square, with the seaward facing tower having a spiral staircase that is open to the elements.

This stairwell leads to the top of the tower with an enclosed lantern room and galleries, at a height of 40.5m.

[1][6] The lighthouse is maintained by the Port authority of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.