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Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇮🇹Castrignano del Capo, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse

Also known as: Santa Maria di Leuca Mole (Molo Sopraflutto)

This 6-meter round concrete post is painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern and stands 9 meters above the water. It marks the end of the outer breakwater for the marina at Castrignano del Capo. The light emits a single green flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. In 2020, the post fell over and required repairs. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The light's distinctive pattern serves as a visual identifier for vessels entering the marina at Santa Maria di Leuca, ensuring safe passage for local fishing boats and recreational craft.

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

Construction & History

Significant events: post fell over and needed repair in 2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m post atop a round, 1-story concrete equipment shelter, painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern.

Location

City
Castrignano del Capo
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Apulia
Sea Region
end of the outer breakwater of the marina, just west of the historic lighthouse
Latitude
39.7934°
Longitude
18.3578°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leuca(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E2176.5.
ARLHS No.
ITA-171
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Santa Maria di Leuca Mole 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 Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Leuca at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Torre San Giovanni d'Ugento (12.5 NM WNW), Castro Marina (12.9 NM NNE), Torre Cesarea (15 NM NNE), Otranto (22.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santa Maria di Leuca Mole 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 Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse?+
Santa Maria di Leuca Mole 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 Santa Maria di Leuca Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santa Maria di Leuca Mole 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.