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Scalea Lighthouse

🇮🇹Scalea, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Scalea Lighthouse

Constructed in 1922, the Scalea lighthouse is a stone tower painted red with white trim, standing 13 meters tall. This square cylindrical castellated structure is attached to a 1-story keeper's house. It is situated on a steep bluff at the north end of Scalea, a tourist town in Calabria. The lighthouse ceased operations in 1981 and its lantern has since been removed. The site is now private property, but the tower and keeper's house remain visible from nearby streets.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's square cylindrical castellated stone tower, painted red with white trim, represents a distinctive architectural style for the region. Its visibility from the street in a popular tourist town makes it a point of interest connecting visitors to the area's maritime heritage.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with white trim
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical castellated stone tower attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Scalea
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Calabria
Sea Region
Located on a steep bluff on the Via Faro at the north end of Scalea, a tourist-oriented town near the northern border of Calabria.
Latitude
39.8192°
Longitude
15.7883°

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Type
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Construction & History

Year Built
1922

Significant events: Inactive since 1981

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sapri(16.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Scalea Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Scalea Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Scalea at 0.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Praia a Mare (4.9 NM N), Diamante (8.7 NM S), Maratea (10.8 NM NNW), Belvedere Marittimo (12.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Scalea Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Scalea 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 Scalea Lighthouse?+
Scalea 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 Scalea Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Scalea 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.