Cap de Caça Lighthouse, Maritime navigational lighthouse in Capo Caccia, Alghero, Italy.
Cap de Caça Lighthouse stands on a promontory at the northwestern coast of Sardinia, measuring 24 meters in height from its base. The focal height of 186 meters above the Mediterranean Sea makes it visible from significant distances across the water.
The structure was built in 1864 to guide vessels through the Sea of Sardinia and warn sailors of the rocky coast. Reconstruction in the 1950s brought modern rotating optics that shaped how the lighthouse operates today.
The lighthouse carries the Catalan name Far del Cap de Caça, reflecting the maritime heritage of this region and its connection to local seafaring traditions. The structure stands as a marker of Sardinian coastal identity, recognized by fishermen and sailors who navigate these waters regularly.
The location is reached via a dramatic 656-step staircase that also connects to Neptune's Grotto, making it suitable for visitors in good physical condition. The working lighthouse is maintained by two keepers who can provide orientation to visitors exploring the area.
Two keepers live permanently at the site and maintain the lighthouse in daily operation, making it one of the few still-active and inhabited lighthouses of the region. The immediate proximity to Neptune's Grotto with its striking stalactites and stalagmites creates a dual exploration experience for visitors.
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