Name and Location

The Unnamed Kakrc Lighthouse is located at Plus Code CM8H+85, Kakrc, Tivat Municipality, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. The exact coordinates are 42°24′57.1″N 18°40′40.6″E (decimal: 42.415866, 18.6779393). The lighthouse sits on a rocky promontory on the eastern shore of the Bay of Tivat, overlooking local fishing coves and yachting routes.

Construction and History

The year of construction is unknown due to the lack of archival data. However, it is speculated that the lighthouse was built in the second half of the 20th century as part of Yugoslav coastal-safety improvements. The lighthouse does not have a dedicated historical record or formal "official" designation.

Architecture and Materials

The type of this lighthouse is an unmanned coastal light ("beacon"). Its construction materials are undocumented, but it likely features a concrete tower on a masonry plinth, typical for regional beacons. The height and focal plane elevation of the lighthouse are unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Kakrc Lighthouse is unknown (no published notice to mariners). The range is presumed to be short-range, visible only within the Bay under 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is likely fully automated and powered by solar panels, common for minor aids.

Accessibility and Visiting

The site is on private or semi-public rocky shore with no dedicated visitor facilities or paths. Visitors can access the site by tender or inflatable from local marinas in Tivat or Bigovo or via an unpaved coastal track (unmarked, over rough terrain). There are no on-site facilities or guided tours.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated amidst rugged limestone cliffs dropping to the Adriatic, with Mediterranean scrub and panoramic views of Mamula Island and Prevlaka headland. Nearby points of interest include Tivat Old Town, Porto Montenegro marina, Vrmac ridge hiking trails, and Bigova village beaches.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Local boaters refer to the Kakrc beacon as a "silent watcher" on moonlit nights, although there is no folkloric tradition tied specifically to this light. Its proximity to historic anchorage grounds used since Venetian times adds atmospheric interest for nautical enthusiasts.

Technical and Operational Details

The Kakrc Lighthouse appears on large-scale Bay of Kotor charts published by the Montenegrin Hydrographic Service but without a named light list entry. Vessels rely on GPS/GNSS for navigation, with no local AIS or Racon installation known.

Further Information

For further information, refer to the Directorate for Maritime Safety, Montenegro (official notices to mariners), the Hydrographic Service of Montenegro: Bay of Kotor coastal chart series, and OpenStreetMap entry (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/258790130).