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Porto Alghero Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇮🇹Alghero, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Porto Alghero Lighthouse

The Porto Conte Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, located on a promontory west of Alghero within the bay of Porto Conte. Its focal height reaches 17 meters, projecting a white light that flashes once every 3 seconds. The station was established in 1919, initially featuring an iron tower before the current concrete structure was built. This structure includes a lantern and gallery, and the lighthouse is operational, providing a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Its position on the promontory clearly delineates the western entrance to the bay, preventing groundings on the rocky coastline and guiding vessels towards the port of Alghero.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1866
First Lit
1919

Significant events: station established 1919, original light was an iron tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Alghero
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Sardinia
Sea Region
bay of Porto Conte, on a promontory projecting into the bay just west of the town
Latitude
40.5610°
Longitude
8.1629°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alghero(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E1126
NGA No.
8280
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Porto Alghero Lighthouse at night?+
Porto Alghero displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Porto Alghero Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Porto Alghero Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Porto Conte Torre Nuova at 1.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Alghero (6.8 NM E), Porto Torres (20 NM NNE), Bosa (21.8 NM SE), Stintino (22.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Porto Alghero Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Porto Alghero 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 Porto Alghero Lighthouse?+
Porto Alghero 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 Porto Alghero Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Porto Alghero 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.