Name and Location

The Faro di Capraia (Capraia Lighthouse) is an active coastal lighthouse located on the island of Capraia, part of the Isole Tremiti archipelago in Apulia, Italy. Its official name is Faro di Capraia.

2. Construction and History

The construction date of the Faro di Capraia is not publicly recorded, but it is believed to be either late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse has been fully automated since the mid-20th century and is currently unmanned. It is managed by Marina Militare (Italian Navy), Servizio Fari e Segnalamenti Marittimi.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Faro di Capraia is a masonry tower with a white-washed exterior, attached to a one-storey keeper's house that is now unused. The tower rises from the seaward side of the dwelling and has a cylindrical shape. The marking consists of a white tower and lantern, with a dark grey metallic lantern dome.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse marks the northeastern extremity of Capraia Islet, guiding vessels around the Tremiti group. Its light characteristic is not publicly documented, but typical patterns in the area include single white flashes every 10 seconds or group flashes. The range of the light is not published.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The Faro di Capraia can be accessed by private boat or excursion vessels from the port of San Domino (Tremiti) and then on foot via a rocky coastal path. However, there are no regular guided tours or visitor facilities on site, and public access is limited to the exterior only.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers panoramic views over the Adriatic Sea and distant views of San Domino and San Nicola islands. The surrounding coastline features rugged limestone cliffs, low scrubland, and sea caves.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

• Local folklore holds that fishermen once left votive offerings at the lighthouse base to ensure safe passage through the Tremiti's rocky shoals.
• Keepers' stories recall the isolation of the last keeper in the 1950s, who maintained the light by kerosene lamp before electrification.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Faro di Capraia is not listed as a national monument but is regarded as part of the maritime heritage of the Tremiti Islands. The lighthouse has no radar reflector or AIS transponder, and its sectoring is unknown. It is not publicly documented what light characteristic it displays.

9. Further Information

For further information on the Faro di Capraia and related topics, consult the Marina Militare's latest "Elenco dei Fari" or contact the Istituto Idrografico della Marina for official specifications.