Capo Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse

The white octagonal tower rises 48 meters above the southern tip of Puglia, featuring a balcony and lantern at its summit.

The lighthouse began its maritime service in 1866, designed by Achille Rossi to guide vessels through the meeting point of Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Located near the Sanctuary De Finibus Terrae, the lighthouse stands where ancient Greek mariners once navigated their vessels along Mediterranean trade routes.

The lighthouse emits three white flashes every 15 seconds, with an additional red signal every 4 seconds warning ships about eastern shoals.

The structure maintains its position as Italy's second most significant lighthouse, with its beam reaching 24 nautical miles across Mediterranean waters.

Location: Castrignano del Capo

Inception: 1866

Height: 48 m

Part of: list of lighthouses in Italy

Website: https://marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/3590.aspx

GPS coordinates: 39.79590,18.36841

Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:39