However, Maspalomas is not only famous for its large field of dunes right near the sea or its good climate. It is also known for its old lighthouse, which saw the first tourists arrive and the transformation of the area into a popular holiday destination. Ever since the first travellers noticed that the warm temperatures were no fluke on this several-kilometre-long beach, the so-called Faro de Maspalomas has been a silent witness to thousands of sunny days, honeymoons and strolls along the promenade.   The decision to build this lighthouse was made in 1861. It then took 28 long years to finish. At the time, the place was uninhabited, cut off from the rest of the island. To build this 55-metre-high lighthouse, a dock was used to unload the materials which could only be brought in by sea.