Capo Scaramia Lighthouse

The Capo Scaramia Lighthouse is located in Punta Secca, a part of the municipality of Santa Croce Camerina, in Sicily, Italy. It was built in 1859 and consists of a one-storey building and a cylindrical masonry tower with a balcony and lantern. The tower stands at a height of 34 meters and is painted white, while the lantern is grey metallic.

The lighthouse is still active and is operated by the Marina Militare. It emits two white flashes in a ten-second period, visible up to 16 nautical miles. The light is an important aid to navigation for ships in the area. The lighthouse has also gained fame due to its appearance in the RAI television series Inspector Montalbano, where it is featured as a nearby landmark to the fictional home of the main character.

The Capo Scaramia Lighthouse is a notable landmark in Sicily and continues to serve its purpose as a navigational aid. Its appearance in popular culture has also made it a point of interest for fans of the Inspector Montalbano series. With its rich history and striking appearance, the lighthouse is a significant part of the region's landscape and identity.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 8s. It carries a Type OF 500<br/>Focal length: 250 mm lens. It is managed by [[Marina Militare]]. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10184. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1896.