Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Coordinates
- 38°13′53″ N, 15°38′12″ E
History and description
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (Faro di Punta Pezzo) is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a 23 metres (75 ft) high cylindrical tower with red and white horizontal stripes, built in the 1953 and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2720 E.F.. The rotating optical lantern emits three red flashes in a 15 seconds period visible at 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) of distance. In exceptional cases, the light is yellow, and visible for 18 nautical miles (33 km).
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Photos
Getting there
Villa San Giovanni-CannitelloTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Punta Pezzo lighthouse
Port1.0 km
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti17.7 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 Pezzo lighthouse?
Punta Pezzo lighthouse is in Villa San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.23131, 15.63664.
What else is there to see near Punta Pezzo lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (1.4 km away), Fort Altafiumara (3.7 km away), Forte Batteria Siacci (3.8 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 3 photos
- Ferry Zancle approaching Villa San Giovanni - Punta Pezzo lighthouse in the background - 20 Oct. 2010 — Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lighthouse Italy-2832 - Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (5355497858) — Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Punta Pezzo Lighthouse and Pylon of Santa Trada - Italy - Oct. 2009 — Jacopo Werther, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences