Capo Granitola Lighthouse

Capo Granitola Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the
south-western headland south of Mazzara del Vallo a region well known for its Almadraba. The tower is well placed in the nearby archeological park Cave di Cusa and is located in the municipality of Campobello di Mazara, Sicily on the Strait of Sicily.

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1865, consists of a cylindrical tower, high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower, decorated with local stone, and the lantern are painted white; the lantern dome grey metallic. The lantern is positioned at above [sea level] and emits one long white flash in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of. The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3010 E.F.