Name and Location

The Povlja Unnamed Lighthouse stands on the rocky Punta promontory just north of the village of Povlja on the island of Brač, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. Its exact coordinates are 43°20′25.94″ N, 16°49′53.53″ E.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, no official name or year of construction is recorded in accessible public sources. The lighthouse appears on marine charts and in local mapping as a simple day-mark and light for near-shore navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The small masonry or concrete day-mark tower stands on the Punta headland, with its exact height and focal height not published.

Light and Navigation

The light range and characteristic are not publicly available, but it is likely a simple white flash or fixed light serving local fishing and recreational vessels. The lighthouse is presumed fully automated, with no keeper's house or service buildings visible.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated on coastal rocks, reachable by foot from Povlja via informal trails along Punta cap. However, there are no visitor facilities, signage, or public entrance; caution advised on uneven terrain.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the coves and beaches of Povlja, with views southeast across Brač Channel toward the mainland and islands of Šolta and Čiovo. The environment is typical Dalmatian karst coastline with low scrub, olive groves inland, and clear Adriatic waters.

Further Information

For marine chart references, see Croatian nautical charts (series Jadran), sheet covering Brač Island. For more information on lighthouses in general, visit the OpenStreetMap Wiki at https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:man_made%3Dlighthouse.