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Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇹🇳TNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse

Also known as: Ra's Taguerness (Djerba)

Constructed from stone in 1895, Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse is a cylindrical tower standing 49 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for over 20 nautical miles. Its structure includes a lantern and gallery atop the tapered tower, connected to a two-story keeper's house. Located on the easternmost point of Djerba island, approximately 20 km southeast of Houmt-Souk, the lighthouse complex is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. This facility guides vessels navigating the waters off the Tunisian coast.

Why it matters: Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse marks the easternmost point of Djerba, serving as a key navigational reference for maritime traffic in the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1895

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: round tapered stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to 2-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Region
Médenine
Sea Region
easternmost point of Djerba, about 20 km southeast of Houmt-Souk
Latitude
33.8228°
Longitude
11.0427°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zarzis(21.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E6332
ARLHS No.
TUN-010
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse at night?+
Ra's Taguerness displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Djerba at 16.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Zarzis (20.8 NM S), Ashtart Terminal (33.1 NM NNE), Didon (42.9 NM E), Gabès (47.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ra's Taguerness 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 Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse?+
Ra's Taguerness 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 Ra's Taguerness Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ra's Taguerness 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.