Name and Location

The Sirigina Lighthouse is located in Ain Zouit, Skikda Province, Algeria, along the Mediterranean coast. Its official name is Manara Sirigina.

Construction and History

The Sirigina Lighthouse was constructed during the late 19th or early 20th century, exhibiting a blend of French colonial and Mediterranean architectural styles characteristic of the region's coastal structures during that period. Although the exact year of construction is not available, it has been classified as a historic monument by the Algerian authorities.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 14 meters (46 feet) and was constructed using stone and concrete materials.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information on the light range or focal height is available. The lighthouse formerly operated with an automated system and displayed a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s (three white flashes every 15 seconds).

Accessibility and Visiting

The Sirigina Lighthouse has been converted into a museum and tourist attraction, offering guided tours to visitors. The lighthouse is open to the public, with limited facilities available for visitors.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable anecdotes or stories about former lighthouse keepers are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's former manual operation is not recorded, but it was automated for navigation purposes. The exact coordinates of the lighthouse are 36.937757° N latitude and 6.8862045° E longitude.

Further Information

• Please refer to Wikidata ID Q23013094 and Wikipedia article fr:Phare de l'île Srigina for further reading.