Cap Sigli Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cap Sigli Lighthouse
This Algerian lighthouse, built in 1906, stands 25 meters tall on a headland situated about 50 kilometers west-northwest of Béjaïa. Its octagonal cylindrical tower, painted white with a black lantern and gallery, rises to a focal height of 57 meters. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for approximately 19.7 nautical miles. The structure is integrated with a one-story keeper's house. Its operational status confirms its continued use in guiding maritime traffic.
Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a significant headland west-northwest of Béjaïa, essential for navigating this section of the coast. It also includes an aviation beacon, serving a dual role for regional transportation safety.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 57m
- Geographic Range
- 19.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1906
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Bejaia (ex Bougie)(1.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E6578
- NGA No.
- 22336
- ARLHS No.
- ALG-016
- Wikidata
- Q24641241 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 25m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white, lantern and gallery black
Structure: octagonal cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Bejaia
- Country
- 🇩🇿Algeria
- Region
- Bejaia
- Sea Region
- a headland about 50 km west northwest of Béjaïa
- Latitude
- 36.7756°
- Longitude
- 5.1038°
Nearby Vessels
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