Name and Location

The Faro di Cervia, also known as the Cervia Lighthouse, is a minor private light located in the harbour area of the coastal town of Cervia on Italy's Adriatic shore. Its address is Viale Nazario Sauro, 9 – 48015 Cervia (RA), Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

2. Construction and History

The exact construction and architect details of the lighthouse are not publicly recorded. However, it appears in nautical publications since at least the late 20th century, indicating that it has been in operation for a significant period.

3. Architecture and Materials

The tower is a compact coastal light installation adjacent to the seafront promenade, with a height of 16 meters above ground (focal height). The colour scheme is unpainted/metallic or white, although exact details are not officially recorded.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse has an isophase white light characteristic, with a period of 2 seconds (Iso 2s) and a nominal range of 11 nautical miles. It is fully automated, with no on-site keeper. The source of the light is the Marina Militare, Servizio Fari e Segnalamenti (Italian Navy – Lighthouse Service).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is visible from the Viale Nazario Sauro seafront promenade but is not open for interior visits. Visitors can access the area by foot or bicycle via the coastal cycle-path, with the nearest bus stop "Cervia Centro" about 500 meters inland.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding promenade offers benches and roadside cafes, as well as restrooms and free parking nearby. The Pineta di Cervia (Cervia Pinewood Park) is a shaded coastal forest ideal for walking and cycling, while the Marina di Cervia is a modern tourist port with restaurants and boat tours.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Local folklore links the glow of Cervia's lights to ancient salt-trading routes when mariners relied on simple beacons and bonfires to find safe anchorage. Although this anecdote is unverified, it highlights the lighthouse's importance in local navigation.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority for the lighthouse is the Marina Militare, Servizio Fari e Segnalamenti (Italian Navy – Lighthouse Service). The lighthouse does not have a designated cultural landmark status. It was fully automated upon installation, with no historical records of manual operation remaining publicly available.

9. Further Information

For further information on the Cervia Lighthouse and surrounding area, visit Marina Militare's "Elenco dei Fari" (Italian Navy official lighthouse list), U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Publication 113, "List of Lights," or OpenStreetMap entry way/223315026.