Portofino Entrance Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Portofino Entrance Lighthouse
Established in 1913, this light guides vessels into the Portofino harbor. It is a green light with a 3-second flash cycle, mounted on a bracket attached to a three-story waterfront building that houses the local coast guard office. The structure is white and red, with a square base, and stands 9 meters above sea level. Its geographic range extends 10 nautical miles. This light is part of the Calata Marconi, located on the entrance to Portofino harbor.
Why it matters: The light's continuous operation since 1913 marks its enduring role in supporting the maritime activities that define Portofino. It serves as an integral and highly visible marker for the harbor entrance, preventing groundings or collisions.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 9m
- Geographic Range
- 10NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1913
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Portofino(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E1246
- NGA No.
- 7640
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white and red
Structure: A light mounted on a bracket on the side of a 3-story waterfront building, which serves as the local coast guard office.
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Liguria
- Sea Region
- Entrance to Portofino harbor, located on the Calata Marconi in Portofino.
- Latitude
- 44.3030°
- Longitude
- 9.2119°
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