History/Info:
The Punta Carena Lighthouse, named after the westernmost point of
the Island, is the second most important and powerful lighthouse in
Italy, standing on the rocky promontory named Punta Carena (Carena
=keel) because it looks like the keel of a ship. Particularly
interesting are: the rocky indented coastline, the Mediterranean
vegetation, the pine wood facing a small natural bay, the rocky ridge
to the east with its so-called "Grotte dei Caciocavalli" and Torre
della Guardia, the vast panorama admirable from the outermost point of
the Carena, where the ruins of the fortifications of the Second World
War are located, and finally the very Lighthouse, imposing over the
surrounding landscape and expressing its major function as a point of
reference for navigation.
This is a wonderful seaside resort for the sun shines from dawn to
sunset (provided the weather is fine, of course), take a chance to
enjoy one of these breathtaking sunsets as well as the spectacular
night views: the Lighthouse in operation, the illuminated rocks, the
starry sky and the moon of Capri, the lamps of Squid fishermen shining
through the water and the returning fishermen pushing their typical
small boats up the rocks.Source:
http://www.capri.net/salsa/lang/en/page/tour12.html
Personal Notes:
Located on the southwestern end of the island is Punta Carena. Here there is
a place for sunbathing and swimming. At the point is the lighthouse. It appears
to be an active aid to navigation and as can be seen in one of the pictures
above, it has a fresnel style lens in it. It appears that the living quarters
have been converted into multiple private apartments (what a great place to
live!). Directions:
click here for map
- Take a boat onto the island of Capri.
- In Marina Grande take the train up the mountain to Castiglione
- From there takea bus into Anacapri. That bus route ends there.
- Once off the bus continue walking up the road about 50 yards and you'll
get to the bus stop for the route to take you to the lighthouse.
- This route takes you down Via Nuova del Faro. At the end of the route you
will be at Punta Carena and the lighthouse.
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