Perched on a rocky promontory at the end of the Cap Carbon peninsula, within the extension of the Gouraya National Park, this lighthouse is known as a landfall light. It serves as a landmark near the port of Bejaia. The lighthouse tower stands on a stone-built terrace and reaches a height of 224.10 meters above sea level.
The tower itself is a cylindrical glass structure with a height of 14.60 m. A copper plate on the lantern bears the inscription 'Sautter, Harlé et Cie - 1905'. The light produced is white, flashing three times every 20 seconds, with a range of 29 nautical miles, or approximately 54 kilometers.
While a temporary light was established in 1849, a permanent lighthouse was not built until 1854. In 1902, a special maritime committee planned improvements to the Algerian coast, including an additional light at Cap Carbon. On November 20, 1906, the lighthouse built by an Italian company was illuminated for the first time.
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