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Principality of Monaco Lighthouse

Fl Green 12s🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Principality of Monaco Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands at the northeastern end of the detached breakwater for Beaulieu-sur-Mer. The structure is a 5-meter-tall cylindrical tower, painted white with a red band at its top. Its light is visible for 9.3 nautical miles. The green light produces a single flash every 12 seconds. The site is accessible, but the tower itself is closed to the public. It is located 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Beaulieu-sur-mer.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Beaulieu-sur-Mer's harbor, warning mariners of the detached breakwater's extremity and helping prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl G 12s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
Located at the northeast end of the detached breakwater at Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a resort at the eastern base of the Cap Ferrat peninsula, between Menton and Cap Ferrat.
Latitude
43.7082°
Longitude
7.3394°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Beaulieu-sur-mer(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E0836
NGA No.
7224
ARLHS No.
FRA-189

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top

Structure: round tower painted white with a red band at the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Principality of Monaco Lighthouse at night?+
Principality of Monaco displays the characteristic Fl Green 12s. 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 Principality of Monaco Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Principality of Monaco Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BEAULIEU-SUR-MER at 0.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include SAINTJEAN CAP FERRAT (1.1 NM S), Villefranche-sur-Mer (1.5 NM WSW), Nice (2.4 NM WSW), Saint-André-de-la-Roche (2.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Principality of Monaco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Principality of Monaco 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 Principality of Monaco Lighthouse?+
Principality of Monaco 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 Principality of Monaco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Principality of Monaco 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.