Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse

The Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse is a small lighthouse located on a 84-meter-long islet in the Sea of Sardinia, 800 meters north of the Port of Alghero, Sardinia, Italy. Built in 1940, the lighthouse features a 6-meter-high, cylindrical, concrete tower with a balcony and lantern. The tower is painted in red, with a white balcony and lantern, and a grey metallic lantern dome. The light source is positioned 10 meters above sea level and emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible up to 4 nautical miles.

The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by solar energy, and managed by the Marina Militare. Its identification code number is 1415 E.F. The Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse is a significant aid to navigation in the Alghero area and plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of ships and marine vessels.

The lighthouse has a long history of aiding navigation in the region, and its unique design and strategic location make it a notable landmark in the area. The Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse is a vital part of the Italian maritime infrastructure and continues to serve as an important aid to navigation in the Mediterranean Sea.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is red tower, white balcony and lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 10 metres. The light has a range of 4 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl R 5s. It carries a Type TD <br />[[Focal length]]: 300mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 8284. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1122.