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Marka Lighthouse
Best time to visit
Early morning offers the clearest view and cooler wind, while the sunset creates a dramatic play of light on the lighthouse. If you want a picture with clouds and the sea, choose the period from November to February, when there is the least fog.
Budget tips
Getting to the lighthouse area is free, but climbing to the top requires a small donation (about 2-3 dollars). If you are planning to visit several places, use the local bus, which costs 0.50 dollars, instead of a taxi.
Recommended for
Photographers, Nature lovers, History enthusiasts, Adventurers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: This is one of the world's tallest stone lighthouses, reaching a height of 64 meters. Completed in 1904, the structure is one of the few functioning lighthouses in the Horn of Africa region.
Highlights: Local fishermen believe that the tower's white lantern has magical power to protect them from pirates, and they burn incense near the lantern during a full moon. More than 30 rock engravings have been preserved on the tower walls, left centuries ago by merchants and sailors who traveled across the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.
Insider tips
- Bring your own water and snacks, because the nearest shops are 3 kilometers away.
- The best photo of the lighthouse is taken from the southern corner during the morning sun.
- Local fishermen often sell freshly caught fish at the foot of the tower for a price that is still reasonable compared to the city market.
- Avoid visiting at noon between 12-14, because the sun is directly overhead and the shadow disappears completely.
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