Capo Granitola Lighthouse

The Capo Granitola Lighthouse is located in Sicily, Italy, specifically in the municipality of Campobello di Mazara, on the southwestern headland south of Mazzara del Vallo. The lighthouse was built in 1865 and features a cylindrical tower that stands 35 meters high, with a balcony and lantern atop a one-story keeper's house. The tower is decorated with local stone and painted white, while the lantern dome is grey metallic.

The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, emitting one long white flash every 10 seconds, visible up to a distance of 18 nautical miles. The lantern is positioned 37 meters above sea level, and the lighthouse is completely automated. The Marina Militare manages the lighthouse, which has the identification code number 3010 E.F. The lighthouse is situated in a region well known for its Almadraba, and is near the archeological park Cave di Cusa.

The Capo Granitola Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 150 years ago to serve as a guide for ships navigating the Strait of Sicily. Today, it remains an important aid to navigation, and its unique design and location make it a notable landmark in the region. With its automation and management by the Marina Militare, the lighthouse continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of ships and sailors in the area.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is L Fl W 10s. It carries a Type OF 1400<br />[[Focal length]]: 700mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10092. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1930.