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Punta Carena Lighthouse Capri

Visit the Punta Carena Lighthouse in Capri and experience stunning sea vistas and rich maritime history. This iconic coastal landmark offers breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views, accessible via private boat tours or by the Capri Island.

Punta Carena Lighthouse Capri — Private Boat Tours & Iconic Views

Explore the Pun­ta Care­na Light­house in Capri with Sor­ren­to Voy­age. Book pri­vate boat tours from Sor­ren­to, Posi­tano, Amal­fi, or Capri to this icon­ic landmark.

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  • The Pun­ta Care­na Light­house is a his­toric bea­con locat­ed on the south­west­ern tip of Capri, at Pun­ta Care­na. It became oper­a­tional in 1867, mak­ing it one of the old­est and most sig­nif­i­cant light­hous­es in Italy. Designed by Bour­bon engi­neers dur­ing the King­dom of the Two Sicilies, it was strate­gi­cal­ly posi­tioned to guide ships nav­i­gat­ing the Tyrrhen­ian Sea, par­tic­u­lar­ly around the per­ilous rocky coast­line of Capri. The light­house stands on a rocky promon­to­ry and fea­tures a white and red striped tow­er, mak­ing it a rec­og­niz­able land­mark. Its light is one of the most pow­er­ful in the Mediter­ranean, with a range of near­ly 25 nau­ti­cal miles, ensur­ing the safe­ty of sailors in one of Italy’s busiest mar­itime regions. It is the sec­ond-largest light­house in Italy, fol­low­ing the famous Lanter­na in Genoa. His­tor­i­cal­ly, the light­house played a cru­cial role in facil­i­tat­ing mar­itime trade and trans­porta­tion in the Bay of Naples, espe­cial­ly dur­ing the late 19th cen­tu­ry, when the region was a hub of eco­nom­ic activ­i­ty. Over the years, it has wit­nessed var­i­ous peri­ods of tech­no­log­i­cal advance­ment, from oil lamps to elec­tric-pow­ered lights, reflect­ing the evo­lu­tion of light­house tech­nol­o­gy. Pun­ta Carena’s loca­tion has also made it a strate­gic point dur­ing wartime, serv­ing as an obser­va­tion post dur­ing World War II. Its rugged sur­round­ings, com­bined with the stun­ning views of the open sea, have made it not only a func­tion­al struc­ture but also a place of cul­tur­al and his­tor­i­cal sig­nif­i­cance. Today, while still an active aid for mar­itime nav­i­ga­tion, the light­house has become a pop­u­lar tourist attrac­tion. Vis­i­tors are drawn to its strik­ing archi­tec­ture, fas­ci­nat­ing his­to­ry, and the serene beau­ty of its sur­round­ings, includ­ing breath­tak­ing sun­sets and nat­ur­al swim­ming spots nearby.
  • The light­house can be reached by bus or taxi from Anacapri or through a pri­vate boat or yacht tour orga­nized by Sor­ren­to Voy­age. These tours depart from Sor­ren­to, Posi­tano, Amal­fi, or Capri itself, offer­ing a scenic and exclu­sive experience.
  • The Pun­ta Care­na Light­house is renowned for its strate­gic loca­tion on the south­west­ern tip of Capri, offer­ing panoram­ic sea views and vibrant sun­sets. Its his­tor­i­cal sig­nif­i­cance and prox­im­i­ty to nat­ur­al swim­ming spots make it a pop­u­lar des­ti­na­tion for both his­to­ry enthu­si­asts and nature lovers.
  • Yes, with Sor­ren­to Voy­age, you can book a pri­vate boat or lux­u­ry yacht tour to the light­house. These tours are ful­ly cus­tomiz­able and include depar­ture points from Sor­ren­to, Posi­tano, Amal­fi, or Capri, offer­ing a unique way to explore the island.
  • The best time to vis­it is in the late after­noon, just before sun­set, to enjoy the vibrant col­ors reflect­ing on the sea. Sun­set boat tours with Sor­ren­to Voy­age offer an unfor­get­table view of this icon­ic site.
  • Bring sun­screen, com­fort­able cloth­ing, and a cam­era to cap­ture the views. If you’re on a boat tour, pack swimwear and tow­els for a quick dip in Capri’s crys­tal-clear waters.