It is located in the municipality of Tazacorte, near the village of La Bombilla on the western side of the island.

The modern lighthouses of Punta Lava and Arenas Blancas are located on the western and eastern sides of the island.

The older lighthouses at Punta Cumplida and Fuencaliente are situated at the northern and southern points respectively.

As well as the lighthouse, the headland also contains the village of La Bombilla, a series of large banana plantations and a beach known as Playa Charcon.

[6][4][7] The lighthouse is operated and maintained by the port authority of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.