Photo: Giovanni Spinozzi, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lighthouse
Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse
Building in Livorno, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Materials
- Glass fiber
- Coordinates
- 43°25′14″ N, 9°54′03″ E
History and description
Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Cala Scirocco) is an active lighthouse located on the southernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits two white flashes every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi).
The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1992 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse».
Getting there
Port1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse?
Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse is in Livorno, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.42053, 9.90078.
What else is there to see near Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa romana (1.2 km away), Torre Vecchia (1.3 km away), Torre Nuova (1.4 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
- Isola Gorgona 1 — Giovanni Spinozzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences