Photo: trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1864
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 39°08′51″ N, 8°13′26″ E
- Address
- Unnamed Road, 09014, 09014 Carloforte SU
History and description
The Capo Sandalo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Sandalo) is prominent lighthouse on the westernmost point of San Pietro Island marking the southwestern corner of Sardinia, Italy.
Description
The original stone tower was built in 1864. It is an active aid to marine and aeronautical navigation. The focal plane is 134 metres (440 ft) tall, perched on top of a cliff, and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi). The tower itself is 30 metres (98 ft) with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a 2-story stone keeper's house. To this day, the lighthouse remains a beautiful structure of unpainted stone, with a gray metallic lantern dome. The lighthouse is now automated, and a keeper lived on premises until recently. Chart references: ARLHS SAR-018; Admiralty E1090; NGA 8432. French charts 7332. The lighthouse is connected by a well paved road to the main town of Carloforte on San Pietro Island.
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Timeline
- 1864Built
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Getting there
Address
Unnamed Road, 09014, 09014 Carloforte SU
Carloforte7.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capo Sandalo Lighthouse?
Capo Sandalo Lighthouse is in Carloforte, in the province of Sud Sardegna (Sardinia), Italy. Address: Unnamed Road, 09014, 09014 Carloforte SU. GPS coordinates: 39.14750, 8.22389.
How old is Capo Sandalo Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1864.
What else is there to see near Capo Sandalo Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Carloforte (7 km away), Cineteatro Giuseppe Cavallera (7.2 km away), Necropolis of San Giorgio (16.6 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 5 photos
- Capo Sandalo faro, Isola di San Pietro, Carloforte CI, Sardinia, Italy - panoramio — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capo Sandalo Lighthouse, San Pietro, Sardinia (4074017285) — Odd Wellies, CC BY 2.0
- Faro capo sandalo aug2017 — Juan Gutierrez Andres, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capo Sandalo (Carloforte) — Roberto1974, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capo Sandalo verso sera — Ugeorge, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences