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Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 15s🇮🇹Bergeggi, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse was built in 1883 and first lit in the same year. The white, cylindrical masonry tower stands 34 meters tall, with its focal plane at 43 meters above sea level. Its unusual design features an octagonal tower attached to all three floors of a 3-story keeper's house. Located near Vado Ligure, the lighthouse is situated on Capo di Vado, a cape approximately 40 km west of Genova. The light emits a single white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 17.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: It marks the Capo di Vado cape and guides vessels into the Porto di Vado. The lighthouse's distinctive architecture, with the tower unusually integrated into the keeper's house, makes it a notable landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1883

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: octagonal cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the seaward side of a 3-story masonry keeper's house; in an unusual design, the tower attaches to all three floors of the house

Location

City
Bergeggi
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Liguria
Sea Region
Capo di Vado, a prominent cape about 40 km west of Genova, near Vado Ligure. It is situated in the middle of the Porto di Vado interchange on the Via Aurelia (SS-1) expressway.
Latitude
44.2578°
Longitude
8.4525°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vado Ligure(1.0 km)
ARLHS No.
ITA-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Savona Province Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 15s — 4 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vado Ligure at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Spotorno (2 NM SW), Noli (3.6 NM SSW), Savona (3.7 NM NNE), CALA CRAVIEU (6.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Savona Province 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.
How can I track vessels near Savona Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Savona Province 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.