Not so long ago, The Lighthouse of Robert Eggers, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, was presented in Cannes. The film was a resounding success. Before that, the lighthouses have also been the scene of Hollywood blockbusters and nominees of various film awards many times. But it was not the film industry that made this building a popular tourist site. It was attractive to people before the invention of cinema. Some lighthouses were considered a symbol of love and had a romantic story, while others were shocking with ghost stories and remained abandoned. But these coastal towers, built for people’s help, never left anyone indifferent.

Ras El Hamra lighthouse of the Algerian port city of Annaba also has its history and legends, attracting thousands of people who hope to receive a good sign in all their endeavors or requests.

A 17.5 meters high red brick square tower was built in 1850 on a mountaintop, offering a magnificent view of the entire bay of the Mediterranean Sea. The rock has a reddish tinge, which explains the name of the lighthouse because it means red rock in Arabic. According to legend, this rock covers a natural fountain called The Source of the Sultan's Daughter. There, the good spirit of the princess still lives, and the water has amazing taste and magic powers. Sweet and salty at the same time, it helps everyone who has a kind heart and sincere desire.

About two centuries have passed since 1850, and during this time the lighthouse building has been repeatedly reconstructed, and its equipment has been modernized. In 1880, the mineral oil in its lamps was replaced with vegetable one, and in 1902, its lighting became electrified. Today, the lighthouse lantern illuminates an area of 54 km with white light, while its flashes light the sea surface every 5 seconds.