Capo Zafferano Lighthouse

The Capo Zafferano Lighthouse is located in Capo Zafferano, a promontory in the municipality of Santa Flavia, Sicily, Italy. It was built in 1884 and marks the eastern entrance to the port of Palermo. The lighthouse is situated on the Tyrrhenian Sea and features an octagonal tower with a balcony and lantern attached to a one-storey keeper's house.

The lighthouse stands at a height of 11 meters, with a focal height of 34 meters above sea level. It emits three white or red flashes, depending on the direction, in a 10-second period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles. The tower and lantern are white, with a grey metallic lantern dome. The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare.

The Capo Zafferano Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been automated and left to ruin in the past. However, in 2016, it was given in concession to a private restoration firm for 50 years. The plan is to transform the lighthouse into a multipurpose building with a taste store, restaurant, suites, and a Museum of the Sea. The restoration aims to preserve the lighthouse's historical significance while giving it a new purpose, ensuring its continued presence as a landmark in the area.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to 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 34 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) WR 10s. It carries a Type OF 500<br />[[Focal length]]: 250mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9900. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2023.

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