Photo: F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1852
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°57′19″ N, 8°10′20″ E
History and description
Capo Mele Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Mele) is an active lighthouse in northwestern Italy. It is located on Capo Mele, on the border of the comunes of Andora (to the west) and Laigueglia (to the northeast) in the Province of Savona in Liguria.
History
The lighthouse was constructed by the Civil Engineers and completed in 1856. Its architecture was not changed from the original for almost half a century, and was repainted from yellow to red. A petroleum lamp was installed in 1909, later with acetylene until 1936. Like many other lighthouses in Italy, this lighthouse was severely damaged during World War II, and the extensive damage was repaired between 1947 and 1948. In 1949 it was electrified.
Description
The lighthouse is a circular 25 metres high masonry tower and the diameter of the lantern is 3.82 metres. It is reached by a staircase of 74 steps. Adjacent to the tower is a three-story brick building.
The lighthouse is still staffed and is managed by the Command Area Lighthouses Navy based in La Spezia (which incidentally takes care of all the lighthouses in the Tyrrhenian). The Marina Militare is responsible for managing all the lights on an approximate 8000 kilometers of Italian coastline since 1910, using both military and civilian technicians.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Capo Mele Lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1852Built
- 1856Opened
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Getting there
AndoraTrain, nearest
2.8 km as the crow flies
Capo Mele Lighthouse
Port5.5 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 Mele Lighthouse?
Capo Mele Lighthouse is in Andora, in the province of Savona (Liguria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.95530, 8.17218.
How old is Capo Mele Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1852.
What else is there to see near Capo Mele Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Laigueglia (2.4 km away), Andora Castle (2.5 km away), Castle of Cervo (5.5 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
- Faro di capo mele — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences