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Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 3s🇮🇹La Maddalena, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse

This square pyramidal stone tower stands 5 meters tall and 9 meters above sea level. It is painted white with a single black vertical stripe. The Cala Stagnali Range Front light is situated at the water's edge, approximately 150 meters west of the small port of Stagnali on the southwest side of Isola Caprara. The light's operational status and its continuous green emission provide a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. Vegetation growth necessitated raising the light onto a mast to ensure its visibility.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation into the small port of Stagnali, guiding local fishing boats and recreational vessels and marking the entrance to prevent groundings in shallow waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 3s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Light raised on a mast due to vegetation obscuring daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
stone

Structure: square pyramidal stone tower, painted white with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
La Maddalena
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Sardinia
Sea Region
Located at the water's edge about 150 m west of the small port of Stagnali, on the southwest side of the Isola Caprara.
Latitude
41.1990°
Longitude
9.4510°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Maddalena(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
E0997
NGA No.
8816
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Cala Stagnali Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 3s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Maddalena at 2.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Palau (3.2 NM WSW), Porto Cervo (5.2 NM SE), Cannigione (5.5 NM S), Santa Teresa di Gallura (11.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse?+
Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cala Stagnali Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.