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Faro Capo Spartivento
Domus de Maria, Sardinia, Italy · Independent · Core Luxury
The Italian Navy built this lighthouse in 1854 for Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia, and it guided sailors for a hundred and fifty years, even after aircraft machine-gunned it in World War II. Restored from 2006 after 1980s automation left it empty, it became Italy's first lighthouse dedicated to hospitality: ten cliff-top rooms above the Tyrrhenian, with the rotating optic still turning.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Capo Spartivento
About Faro Capo Spartivento
- An underground wine cellar occupies the old dungeon; glass gazebos hang over the cliff for dinner.
- Ten rooms split between the 1854 lighthouse and an annex around a patio, with a spiral stair down to a pool.
- A wood deck holds an infinity pool and two hot tubs above the Tyrrhenian, seven kilometres from Chia's medieval tower.
History
Built in 1854 by the Italian Navy on behalf of Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia, the lighthouse guided sailors for over 150 years and survived machine-gunning by aircraft during World War II. After falling into disuse in the 1980s following automation, the structure underwent an ambitious restoration starting in 2006 to become Italy's first lighthouse dedicated to hospitality. It now operates as a luxury 5-star guesthouse while maintaining its original maritime function through a fully automated rotating optic.
The setting
Overlooks Tyrrhenian Sea.
Experiences
- Private reserve stay — Booking the entire property within the protected nature reserve of the Capo-Spartivento lighthouse, with full service staff.
- Room for creativity — A stay in close contact with art and vocations, in powerful and silent nature, for artists, composers and writers seeking inspiration.
- Photo and video shooting — Eclectic design and granite lines, lit by reflected Mediterranean light by day and the lantern at night, offered as a set for photo shoots, music videos, ads and fashion events.
Amenities
- Infinity pools and hydromassage hot tubs
- 360° panoramic roof terrace overlooking the Mediterranean
- Underground wine cellar in a former dungeon
- Crystal gazebos for cliffside dining
- Shuttle service to nearby Chia beaches
- Eco-friendly systems including solar panels and water purification
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
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