Photo: F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1863
- Coordinates
- 42°45′16″ N, 10°24′35″ E
History and description
Capo Focardo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Focardo) is an active lighthouse located at the south eastern tip of the gulf of Porto Azzurro on the island of Elba in the Tuscan Archipelago.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1863, consists of an octagonal tower, 13 metres (43 ft) high, with balcony and lantern placed atop of an old fort. The tower and the lantern are white and the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 32 metres (105 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2040 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1863Built
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Photos
Getting there
Port1.4 km
Aeroporto di Marina di Campo13.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capo Focardo lighthouse?
Capo Focardo lighthouse is in Porto Azzurro, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.75437, 10.40967.
How old is Capo Focardo lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1863.
What else is there to see near Capo Focardo lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte Focardo (0 m away), Forte Longone (1.3 km away), Stazione di vedetta di Capo Ortano (5.2 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 2 photos
- Forte focardo — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capoliveri-Forte Focardo — User ACiD.HouSe on it.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences