Name and Location

: Marina di Ragusa Lighthouse (unnamed official designation) is located at the western entrance to the harbour of Marina di Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.

Construction and History

The lighthouse likely dates to the mid-20th century, when many Italian small-harbour lighthouses were built or upgraded to concrete units. Local oral history suggests that an earlier metal-skeletal beacon occupied the site before replacement.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a reinforced-concrete tower with a cylindrical shape and a gallery platform. It is painted white (tower and gallery railings) with contrasting dark-grey beacon housing. The estimated height of the tower is approximately 6-8 meters above the breakwater quay, but the official records do not confirm this.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic and lens/beamer are unknown, as they have not been published in available sources. The power supply is mains electricity with battery backup, typical for automated harbour lights. The lighthouse is fully automated and unmanned.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the breakwater, but the tower itself is fenced off and not normally open to visitors. Vehicle access is limited to harbour service roads. Public facilities include cafés, restaurants, and public seating along the promenade, as well as a nearby public beach.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the gallery platform atop the structure, visitors (when permitted) can enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean, the Hyblean (Iblei) cliffs behind Ragusa, and the bustling waterfront.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

• The exact focal height and range of the light are unknown.
• The Italian Navy Lighthouse Service (Servizio dei Fari – Marina Militare), Zone di competenza Trapani–Siracusa, manages the lighthouse.
• Nautical chart reference is Italian Hydrographic Institute (Istituto Idrografico della Marina) chart no. X (specific number to be confirmed).

Further Information

For further information, consult the official lighthouse list by Servizio dei Fari – Marina Militare, Istituto Idrografico della Marina charts and light lists, local guidebooks, or OpenStreetMap entry.