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Punta Libeccio Lighthouse

Punta Libeccio Lighthouse

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Punta Libeccio Lighthouse

Name: Punta Libeccio Lighthouse
Rating: 2

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Location: Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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1. Pizzo Lisandro loop

14.9km

04:50

670m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Casa Forestale Carcaredda – Punta Libeccio Lighthouse loop from Marettimo

12.8km

04:00

480m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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giongwrong

April 28, 2022

The lighthouse is located on the southern coast of the island, on a rock 24 meters above sea level, it is 50 meters high, it was built in 1860 all in stone with an octagonal tower, and it is white with a black stripe in the center of the building on which the writing "Punta Libeccio" stands out. Its first class Fresnel lenses, made in Sweden and installed in 1955, make it the second most important lighthouse in Italy after the Lanterna of Genoa. The lighthouse has a light range of 36 miles, with two series of flashes and two eclipses for a period of 15 seconds. This lighthouse has another feature: its light kisses that of the Capo Bono lighthouse in Tunisia which is right in front of it.

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Rundum Sizilien

January 22, 2024

Beautiful old lighthouse, access is officially closed.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 16, 2024

The hiking trail to the lighthouse on the south coast of the island has a very special atmosphere. From afar, you can see the old "Faro di Punta Libeccio," rising high on a cliff above the sea. The path is rocky, surrounded by pine trees and dense Mediterranean vegetation, making the hike somewhat challenging but rewarding.

The lighthouse itself, built in 1860 with its distinctive octagonal tower, may seem somewhat abandoned and is officially closed, but the view of the sea, the history, and the wind blowing around the ruins alone make the visit special. You feel the power of history at this place, which not only serves as a nautical landmark but also provides a connection to Tunisia – the Capo Bono lighthouse is directly opposite, and sometimes the beams of light from both towers can be seen "kissing."

A special moment awaits you if you arrive in the evening. The solitude of the place and the light gently falling on the sea make you feel the vastness of the horizon. Ideal for ending the day in peace.

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Elevation 50 m

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