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Tabarka Lighthouse

Fl White 2.5s🇹🇳TNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tabarka Lighthouse

Also known as: Tabarka (Jazirat Tabargah)

The Tabarka lighthouse is a 14-meter white tower with a black lantern and gallery, built in 1906 atop a 16th-century Genoese fort. It stands at the highest point of what was formerly an island protecting Tabarka's harbor, near Tunisia's northwestern coast. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 2.5 seconds. Its focal height reaches 72 meters, providing a geographic range of 21.7 nautical miles. The structure rises from a 1-story keeper's house, and while the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels into and out of the harbor of Tabarka, a port in northwestern Tunisia. Its placement on a historic 16th-century fort makes it a notable architectural landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 2.5s
Focal Height
72m
Geographic Range
21.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1906

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Color
white with black lantern and gallery

Structure: A 14m tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a black lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story keeper's house.

Location

Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Region
Jendouba
Sea Region
Located at the highest point of a former island (now joined to the mainland) that protects the harbor of Tabarka, near the northwestern corner of Tunisia.
Latitude
36.9654°
Longitude
8.7590°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tabarka(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
E6460
NGA No.
22148
ARLHS No.
TUN-017
Wikidata
Q38803184 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tabarka Lighthouse at night?+
Tabarka displays the characteristic Fl White 2.5s. 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 Tabarka Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tabarka Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is TABARKA at 0.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include EL KALA (15.8 NM WSW), Annaba (ex Bone) (47.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tabarka Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tabarka 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 Tabarka Lighthouse?+
Tabarka 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 Tabarka Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tabarka 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.