Capo Grosso Lighthouse

The Capo Grosso Lighthouse is located on the island of Levanzo, in the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy. It was built in 1858 and features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower stands at a height of 12 meters and the lantern is positioned at a height of 68 meters above sea level.

The lighthouse is currently active and fully automated, operated by the Marina Militare. It emits an alternating three white flashes in a fifteen seconds period, visible up to 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse has a solar power unit and is identified by the country code number 3120.3 E.F. The keeper's house, however, is no longer inhabited and has fallen into ruin. In 2015, it was decided to give the house in concession to a private company, which plans to transform it into a six-room resort.

The Capo Grosso Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 150 years ago. It has been a vital aid to navigation for ships and boats in the surrounding waters. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of Italy's maritime heritage, and its planned transformation into a resort is expected to bring new life to the area. With its rich history and stunning location, the Capo Grosso Lighthouse is a unique and fascinating landmark that continues to captivate visitors and locals alike.

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 concrete. Its daymark is white tower, grey lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 68 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s. It carries a Type TD 800<br />[[Focal length]]: 400 mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10004. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1962.

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