Punta Sardegna Lighthouse

Lighthouse Palau, Sardinia, Italy

What to expect

The Punta Sardegna Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the northern end of the granite promontory of Punta Sardegna, in front of the Maddalena archipelago, in the municipality of Palau on the Strait of Bonifacio. The lighthouse was built in 1913 and consists of a granite quadrangular tower, 15 metres high, with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper's house. The light is positioned at 38 metres above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare

Plan your family visit to the Punta Sardegna Lighthouse with these blog insights 👇

Sardinia in spring as a family with kids - a blooming island and plenty of peace and quiet

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the water and past the beach. The children played with the waves and their bare feet. The day ended with dinner at a restaurant

Highlights: The children loved playing with the waves. We spent the whole afternoon at the sea ✨