Palagruža 694

The Palagruža lighthouse stands on the highest peak of the island of Vela Palagruža at a height of 90 m. It was built in 1875. The tower of the lighthouse, which is 22m high, rises above the two-story stone house. The lighthouse crew lives in it. The light is at a height of 110. It emits a white flash every 17.5 seconds. Flash length is 0.8 s. The main light shines in a 360° radius and is visible 26 nmi away, while the backup is only visible 12 nmi. The characteristic of the lighthouse is W Fl 17.5s (0.8+16.7)s, Markings are: 694 / E3586. The lighthouse can be visited. There is also an apartment that can be rented during the summer season (May-September).