Cap Matifou Lighthouse

The Cap Matifou Lighthouse is located in the Dar El Beïda District of Algiers in Algeria. It was built in 1868 and features a quadrangular tower with a balcony and light attached to a 1-storey keeper's house. The lighthouse has a masonry base and tower, and it is painted white. It stands at a height of 6 meters and has a focal height of 74 meters.

The lighthouse is still active and is managed by the Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime. It has a range of 23 nautical miles and a characteristic of three white flashes every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the Bay of Algiers, which is a busy shipping area.

The site where the lighthouse is located has a rich history, dating back to the Phoenician and Roman periods. The area was also controlled by the Carthaginians, Vandals, and Byzantines at various times. The name Tamentfoust is derived from the Berber language and refers to the cape's position relative to Algiers. The cape was also known as Rusguniae in ancient times and was an important stopover for trade between the Strait of Gibraltar and Phoenicia.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 74 metres. The light has a range of 23 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 22368.