Photo: Nemo bis, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1867
- Coordinates
- 40°32′10″ N, 14°11′56″ E
History and description
Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
Description
It consists of an octagonal prism brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red.
The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.
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Timeline
- 1867Built
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Photos
Getting there
Port4.1 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino39.4 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 Punta Carena Lighthouse?
Punta Carena Lighthouse is in Anacapri, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.53611, 14.19889.
How old is Punta Carena Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1867.
What else is there to see near Punta Carena Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre Materita (1.3 km away), Villa Damecuta (2.2 km away), Blue Grotto (2.8 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 9 photos
- 2016 Capri 07 — Nemo bis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campania Lighthouse Punta Carena Capri and coast — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campania Lighthouse Punta Carena Capri near — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campania Lighthouse Punta Carena Capri — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faro di Punta Carena, Capri, Italy — Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0
- Punta Carena Lighthouse and Surrounding Capri — Mgimelfarb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Punta Carena Lighthouse, view from the sea, 2 — theritters, CC BY 2.0
- Punta Carena Lighthouse, view from the sea — S D K, CC BY 2.0
- Punta Carena Lighthouse — Dr Tr from Saint-Petersburg, Russia, CC BY 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences