Scaramia (Capo Scalambri, Punta Secca) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Scaramia (Capo Scalambri, Punta Secca) Lighthouse
The Scaramia Lighthouse, also known as Capo Scalambri or Punta Secca, is a white cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 34.5 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 37 meters, casting a white light that flashes once every 8 seconds. Established in 1859, this active light has a geographic range of 16.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated adjacent to the small harbor of Punta Secca, southwest of Ragusa and west of Marina di Ragusa. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation for vessels approaching or departing the harbor at Punta Secca. Its continuous operation since 1859 highlights its enduring role in maritime safety along this part of the Sicilian coast.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 8s
- Focal Height
- 37m
- Geographic Range
- 16.6NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1859
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 34.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Santa Croce Camerina
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Sea Region
- Located adjacent to the small harbor of Punta Secca, about 25 km southwest of Ragusa and 5 km west of Marina di Ragusa.
- Latitude
- 36.7880°
- Longitude
- 14.4929°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pozzallo(17.9 km)
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