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La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse

Iso Green 4s🇫🇷La Ciotat, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse

Built in 1840, this round masonry tower measures 13 meters in height. It is painted white and features a green lantern. The structure emits a green light, showing an isophase characteristic (Iso G 4s), with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. Positioned on the north side of the La Ciotat harbor entrance, 0.6 km from the nearest port, the site is accessible to visitors, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a marker for the north side of the harbor entrance, offering navigation assistance for vessels entering La Ciotat's old harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso G 4s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1840

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with a green lantern

Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
La Ciotat
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
The old harbor at La Ciotat, a resort town of about 35,000 residents in France, where it marks the north side of the harbor entrance.
Latitude
43.1726°
Longitude
5.6113°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ciotat(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E0694
ARLHS No.
FRA-196
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
La Ciotat Lighthouses displays the characteristic Iso Green 4s. 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 La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Ciotat at 0.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include VALLAT DES BRAYES (4.1 NM NW), BANDOL (6.7 NM ESE), Camp-du-Castellet (7.6 NM NE), Sanary-sur-Mer (8.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Ciotat Lighthouses 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 La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
La Ciotat Lighthouses 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 La Ciotat Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Ciotat Lighthouses 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.