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Siderno Marina Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇮🇹Motta San Giovanni, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Siderno Marina Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical masonry tower stands 16 meters tall and emits a white flash every 8 seconds. Constructed from masonry, it rises from a one-story keeper's house and features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is situated at the end of a 300-meter pier in the Ionian Sea, near Motta San Giovanni in Italy's Calabria region. Its focal plane is 13 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse clearly marks the extremity of the pier, guiding local fishing vessels and pleasure craft into Siderno Marina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Motta San Giovanni
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Calabria
Sea Region
Siderno Marina, Italy, at the end of a 300m pier in the Ionian Sea.
Latitude
37.9543°
Longitude
15.6791°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Reggio Calabria(10.6 km)
Admiralty No.
E2109
NGA No.
10588
ARLHS No.
ITA-043

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story keeper's house

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Siderno Marina Lighthouse at night?+
Siderno Marina displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Siderno Marina Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Siderno Marina Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saline, Reggio Calabria at 1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Melito di Porto Salvo (5.4 NM ESE), Reggio di Calabria (10.3 NM N), Bova Marina (11.3 NM E), Mili Marina (12.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Siderno Marina Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Siderno Marina 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 Siderno Marina Lighthouse?+
Siderno Marina 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 Siderno Marina Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Siderno Marina 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.