Capo Grecale Lighthouse

The Capo Grecale Lighthouse is located on the northern eastern tip of the island of Lampedusa in Sicily, Italy, on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Strait of Sicily. It was built in 1855 and features an octagonal tower made of concrete, standing 19 meters high with a balcony and lantern. The tower is unpainted, the lantern is white, and the lantern dome is grey metallic.

The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, emitting one white flash every 5 seconds, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles. It is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare, the Italian Navy, with the identification code number 3038 E.F. The lantern is positioned 82 meters above sea level, providing a clear view of the surrounding waters.

The Capo Grecale Lighthouse has a rich history, having been in operation for over 160 years. Although not much is known about its specific history, it is one of the many lighthouses that line the Italian coast, providing important guidance to mariners navigating the waters of the Strait of Sicily. The lighthouse remains a crucial aid to navigation, ensuring the safety of ships and sailors in the area.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is unpainted concrete tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 82 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. It carries a Type OR S4 lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10444. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2088.