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Lighthouse, 1935
Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1935
- Coordinates
- 41°09′43″ N, 9°31′29″ E
History and description
Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isola delle Bisce) is an active lighthouse located on a small islet, 590 metres (1,940 ft) from Capo Ferro Lighthouse, which make part of the Maddalena archipelago in the Strait of Bonifacio. The lighthouse guides the ships through the narrow Canale delle Bisce; the structure is situated in the municipality of Arzachena on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1935 and consists of a masonry tapered cylindrical tower, 9 metres (30 ft) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower and the lantern are painted white, the balcony in green and the lantern dome in grey metallic. The light is positioned at 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level and emits one green flash in a 3 seconds period visible up to a distance of 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1148 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1935Built
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Getting there
Palau MarinaTrain, nearest
11.9 km as the crow flies
Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse
Aeroporto di Olbia-Costa Smeralda29.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse?
Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse is in Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.16194, 9.52472.
How old is Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1935.
What else is there to see near Isola delle Bisce Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Faro di Capo Ferro (800 m away), Secca dei Monaci lighthouse (6.1 km away), Garibaldi Museum in Caprera (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
- Arzachena - isola delle Bisce, Sardinien, Italy - panoramio — Николай Максимович, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences