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Faro Punta Vado

SS 1, 3, 17028 Bergeggi SV, Italy

Name and Location

Faro Punta Vado is a historic lighthouse located on the SS 1 road in the town of Bergeggi, Province of Savona, Liguria, Italy.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the construction era and architectural style of the lighthouse are not available.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the architecture and materials used to build Faro Punta Vado.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Faro Punta Vado is Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a white light with a flash every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The public accessibility of the lighthouse is unknown, and no information is available on whether visitors can enter the lighthouse or how to reach it. No visitor information is available, including opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, and on-site facilities.

Notable Views and Landscape

The description of the view from the lighthouse is obscured by Bergeggi Island when bearing less than 173° and to the S. when obscured by the island 012°-017°. Faro Punta Vado is located in a coastal area, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories are available about former lighthouse keepers at Faro Punta Vado.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information is available on whether the lighthouse was automated or operated manually. The height of the lighthouse is 43 meters (141 feet), with a focal height of unknown meters (feet).

Further Information

No further information is available for this lighthouse.

Details

NameFaro Punta Vado
CityBergeggi
CountryItaly
Coordinates44.2580624, 8.4525194
Tower height43
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionThe description of the view from the lighthouse is obscured by Bergeggi Island when bearing less than 173° and to the S. when obscured by the island 012°-017°.
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s