Punta Fortino Lighthouse

Punta Fortino Lighthouse is located in Agropoli, Campania, Italy, at the northern point of the town, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1923 and stands at a height of 10 meters (33 feet) with a focal height of 42 meters (138 feet) above sea level. It is a quadrangular tower with a balcony and lantern on a square building, constructed with a concrete base and stone tower.

The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Marina Militare, with identification code number 2660 E.F. It emits two long white flashes in a six-second period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles. The structure has a grey metallic lantern and is unpainted, with a stone tower. The lighthouse is currently active and remains an important aid to navigation in the region.

Punta Fortino Lighthouse has a rich history as an active aid to navigation. The lighthouse's precise history is not well-documented, but it has been in operation for nearly a century, serving the maritime community and ensuring safe passage through the waters surrounding Agropoli. Its remote location and automated operation allow it to continue functioning as a vital navigation aid, providing crucial support to sailors and ships navigating the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Light and tower

It has a quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern on a square building tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is unpainted stone tower, grey metallic lantern. The light has a focal height of 42 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is L Fl (2) W 6s. It carries a Type TD lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9632. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1765.