Savudrija Lighthouse
The oldest working lighthouse on the Adriatic, built in 1818 at the north-western corner of Croatia.
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Savudrija light was built in 1818 on the low rocky point that forms the north-western corner of Croatia, and it is the oldest lighthouse still working on the Adriatic. It was among the earlier lights anywhere to be fuelled by gas, produced on site from coal. The tower is 36 metres of stone with keepers' quarters at the base, some of which are now let as accommodation. The romantic story attached to it - that an Austrian count built it for a love affair with a Croatian woman who died before it was lit - circulates locally and is not supported by the construction records, which show a straightforward Habsburg navigation project.
What you actually see
- The oldest working Adriatic light - built in 1818.
- A 36 metre stone tower - with keepers' quarters at its base.
- An early gas-fuelled light - the gas made on site from coal.
- A romantic story that is not documented - the count and his lost love.
When to go
May to September. Two hours.
Honest expectations
The tower is not open to climb and the site is essentially a viewpoint. The point is flat, exposed and treeless. Facilities are none apart from the accommodation lets. Parking is limited.
Nearby
Umag is south; the Slovenian border and Piran are north.
What to pack for Savudrija Lighthouse
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
