Faro di Capo Spartivento, Lighthouse at Cape Spartivento, Domus de Maria, Italy

Faro di Capo Spartivento is a lighthouse at the southernmost tip of Sardinia, situated where two bays meet the open sea. The white cylindrical tower stands on rocky terrain and overlooks the waters, serving vessels traveling through this important maritime passage.

Built in 1866, the lighthouse is the fifth-oldest active lighthouse in Sardinia. It was restored in 2006 and converted into a guest house with suites and apartments, while the Marina Militare continues to operate the light under identification code 1310 E.F.

The lighthouse is the fifth-oldest active lighthouse in Sardinia. Its restoration and management contract was won by Alessio Raggio, who removed interior walls, designed furniture for the building and placed antiques such as an Indian safe in the library. He also offers gastronomic cuisine to guests only.

The lighthouse lies in the municipality of Domus de Maria, reached from the Baia Chia beach by 4 km of unpaved road. The light stands 81 metres above sea level and shows two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible up to 22 nautical miles. The site is managed by the Marina Militare under code 1310 E.F.

The 2006 restoration was won by Alessio Raggio, who knocked down interior walls, designed furniture for the lighthouse himself and placed antiques such as an Indian safe in the library. He also cooks for guests, offering gastronomic cuisine reserved for them alone.