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Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse

🇮🇹Otranto, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse

The Capo d'Otranto lighthouse is a square concrete structure measuring 5 meters high, formerly equipped with a lantern. Located at the easternmost point of Italy, near Otranto, it sits on a promontory where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas converge. The tower's design is simple, reflecting its functional purpose. This site has served as a significant navigational reference for centuries due to its extreme easterly position.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks Capo d'Otranto, Italy's easternmost point, a significant geographic landmark for vessels transiting the Strait of Otranto.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete structure formerly carrying a lantern

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Otranto(2.9 km)

Location

City
Otranto
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Apulia
Sea Region
Capo d'Otranto, Italy
Latitude
40.1071°
Longitude
18.5186°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Otranto at 2.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Torre Cesarea (5.4 NM SW), Castro Marina (7.7 NM SW), Santa Foca di Melendugno (12.8 NM NW), Leuca (20 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) 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 Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse?+
Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) 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 Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Capo d'Otranto (La Palascia) 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.