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Cide Limanı Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇹🇷Cide, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cide Limanı Lighthouse

Also known as: Cide Limanı (South Breakwater)

A cylindrical concrete tower, 8 meters tall, stands on the south breakwater at Cide, Kastamonu. Painted white with a narrow green horizontal band, its focal height reaches 9 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. Operational since its construction, the tower itself is closed to the public, though the site is accessible. The nearest port, Amasra, is 27.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Cide's harbor, particularly benefiting the local fishing fleet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Cide
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Kastamonu
Sea Region
Located on the south breakwater at Cide.
Latitude
41.9003°
Longitude
32.9781°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amasra(27.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5816.6
NGA No.
19568

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow green horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white with a narrow green horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cide Limanı Lighthouse at night?+
Cide Limanı displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 Cide Limanı Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cide Limanı Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cide at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Amasra (27.8 NM WSW), Çamalti (30.6 NM WSW), BARTIN (35.5 NM WSW), Inebolu (35.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cide Limanı Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cide Limanı 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 Cide Limanı Lighthouse?+
Cide Limanı 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 Cide Limanı Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cide Limanı 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.