Name and Location

The Port El Kantaoui Lighthouse, located in Hammam Sousse, Tunisia, stands at coordinates 35.8924982° N, 10.6012532° E.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in the early 20th century and remains operational to this day, assisting mariners navigating through the waters surrounding Port El Kantaoui. Its construction era is reflected in its design, which likely shows local and international influences.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available on the lighthouse's architectural style or construction materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates with a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, meaning a flashing light with a period of 5 seconds, consisting of three white flashes followed by a 2.5-second darkness, and then a 1.25-second flash, repeating every 15 seconds. Its light range is approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse and surrounding area. However, details on specific opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, offering a picturesque view of the surrounding waters and coastline. The surrounding landscape features sandy beaches, rocky shores, and scenic views of the Gulf of Tunis.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific folklore or anecdotes are reported about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with human intervention necessary for light maintenance and operation. It is not equipped with Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) or radar equipment. Its height is 9 meters.

Further Information

For further information on the Port El Kantaoui Lighthouse, please consult the US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20) or conduct online research through specialized maritime resources.