Photo: Pitichinaccio, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1858
- Coordinates
- 38°01′13″ N, 12°20′03″ E
History and description
Capo Grosso Lighthouse (Faro di Capo Grosso) is an active lighthouse on the Levanzo Island placed at the extremity of Capo Grosso, the northernmost point of the Island.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1858 in concrete and has a cylindrical shape with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower is 12 metres (39 ft) high and the lantern is positioned at a height of 68 metres (223 ft) above sea level. The light is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the Country code number 3120.3 E.F. The lighthouse has a solar power unit and emits an alternating three white flashes in a fifteen seconds period visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi).
The keeper's house is no longer inhabited and it is in ruin; on October 12, 2015, the Agenzia del Demanio, who run the State ownership buildings, decided to give it in concession to private. The lighthouse has been awarded to a company that deals with investments in the Hotel sector with the intention of transforming the keeper's house in a six-room resort.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Capo Grosso Lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1858Built
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Getting there
Levanzo3.8 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi18.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capo Grosso Lighthouse?
Capo Grosso Lighthouse is in Favignana, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.02028, 12.33417.
How old is Capo Grosso Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1858.
What else is there to see near Capo Grosso Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Grotta del Genovese (2.2 km away), Grotta d'Oriente (8.1 km away), Villa Florio (9.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Levanzo1 — Pitichinaccio, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences