Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1910
- Coordinates
- 42°49′43″ N, 10°19′52″ E
History and description
Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.
Description
The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1910Built
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Photos
Getting there
FerryTerminal Mole 71.7 km
Aeroporto di Marina di Campo10.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scoglietto Lighthouse?
Scoglietto Lighthouse is in Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.82865, 10.33103.
How old is Scoglietto Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1910.
What else is there to see near Scoglietto Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo napoleonico Palazzina dei Mulini (1.3 km away), Forte Falcone (1.3 km away), Portoferraio Lighthouse (1.4 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Portoferraio, lo scoglietto 03 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Scoglietto di portoferraio — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faro di Pianosa (LI) — Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences