The story of The Lighthouse starts in the middle of the XVIIIth Century.
The Lighthouse, also known as “La Farola”, was built by the San Sebastian Consulate, at 180 meters above sea level. It was a fixed light tower visible from more that 9 miles away. Its signal saved many ships from being wrecked on the rocks while entering the harbor.
Although it was one of the best lighthouses at the time, it was finally abandoned during the Carlist War because of breakages and the fog which frequently kept the light from being seen. In 1854, a new lighthouse was built situated on one side of the mount at 130 meters above sea level.
In 1912, The Mount Igueldo Society decided to regain the splendor of the old lighthouse and remodeled it with the architect Mr. Luis Elizalde. A new floor with wide windows were added and a fabulous panoramic terrace gives people a tremendous view of Donostia.
A hotel was constructed at the top of the mount. A carnival with a roller coaster now exists for tourists to enjoy.
Most recently, this has been the site of several international prayer gatherings in an effort to bring Light to the Basque region. The mount gives one a breathtaking panoramic view of La Concha and the town of Donostia.
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