Phare des îles Sanguinaires, Maritime navigation lighthouse on Mezu Mare island near Ajaccio, France
The lighthouse stands 37 meters high on a rocky island, featuring a white tower with red bands and emitting light signals visible from 23 nautical miles.
The structure replaced an old Genoese tower in 1844 to improve maritime safety after numerous shipwrecks occurred along the Corsican coast.
The islands received the Grand Site de France designation in 2017, recognizing the preservation of natural areas and maritime infrastructure.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse through guided boat tours departing from Ajaccio port or by following hiking trails from Pointe de la Parata.
The lighthouse sits among four volcanic islands containing 150 plant species, including the rare arum mange-mouche found only in this location.
Location: Ajaccio
GPS coordinates: 41.87860,8.59417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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