Photo: Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lighthouse, 1940
Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1940
- Materials
- Concrete
- Coordinates
- 40°34′20″ N, 8°18′01″ E
History and description
Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isolotto della Maddalena) is an active lighthouse located on a small islet, 84 metres (276 ft) long, placed 800 metres (2,600 ft) north of the south mole of the Port of Alghero on the Sea of Sardinia.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1940 and consists of a concrete cylindrical tower, 6 metres (20 ft) high, with balcony and lantern; the tower is painted in red, the balcony and the lantern in white and the lantern dome in grey metallic. The light is positioned at 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level and emits one red flash in a 5 seconds period visible up to a distance of 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit, and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1415 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1940Built
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Photos
Getting there
AlgheroTrain, nearest
1.9 km as the crow flies
Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse
L'Alguer / Alghero1.8 km
Aeroporto di Alghero-Fertilia6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse?
Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse is in Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.57222, 8.30028.
How old is Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1940.
What else is there to see near Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Casa Manno Museum (1.8 km away), Defensive walls in Alghero (2 km away), Archeological Museum (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 3 photos
- Alghero, isolotto della Maddalena (02) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alghero, isolotto della Maddalena (01) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse (2659799956) — Niklas Bildhauer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences