Name and Location

The Capo Peloro Lighthouse, also known as Faro di Capo Peloro, is located on the southeastern tip of Italy in the Calabria region.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1865 by the Italian Navy to serve as a beacon for ships navigating the Strait of Messina. The original structure was designed by Italian architect Alessandro Delli, who also designed other notable lighthouses in the region. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and restorations, with the most recent being in 2008.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Capo Peloro Lighthouse stands at a height of 37 meters (121 feet) above sea level.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features two lights: a primary light characterized by a flashing green beam with a range of 13 nautical miles, and a secondary light emitting an isophase red beam with a range of 9 nautical miles. The lighthouse also serves as a radio station, broadcasting AIS signals to vessels in the area.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

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6. Notable Views and Landscape

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7. Anecdotes and Folklore

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8. Technical and Operational Details

The focal plane of the lighthouse is approximately 19 meters (62 feet). It has geographic coordinates at 15°39'42" East longitude and 38°16'12" North latitude.

9. Further Information

United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication, Pub. 113 (2020), Wikidata: Q28376181, and Wikipedia: fr:Phare du cap Peloro provide further information about the lighthouse.