UPàize/ Carloforteの天然記念物・トップ15

Like the finger of a Titan, a trachyte column stretches over ten meters out of the sea.

The original stone tower was built in 1864. It is an active aid to navigation at sea and in aviation. The focal plane is 134 metres (433 ft) high, perched on a cliff, and emits four white flashes in a 20-second period, visible to a distance of 24 nautical miles (44 km). The tower itself is 30 metres (98 ft) high, with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a two-story stone keeper's house. To this day, the lighthouse remains a beautiful structure of unpainted stone with a grey metallic lantern dome. The lighthouse is now automated, and a lighthouse keeper lived on the site until recently. Chart references: ARLHS SAR-018; Admiralty E1090; NGA 8432. French Charts 7332. The lighthouse is connected to the main town of Carloforte on the island of San Pietro by a well-paved road.

The Capo Sandalo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Sandalo) is a prominent lighthouse on the westernmost point of the island of San Pietro, marking the southwestern corner of Sardinia, Italy.

The island has been inhabited since the 5th millennium BC, as evidenced by remains of the Ozieri culture. Domus de Janas and menhirs also bear witness to Neolithic settlement. Nuraghes, such as the Su Niu de Su Crobu (Crow's Nest), date back to the Bronze Age.

Capo Altano is a little gem. You can reach the promontory from the car park via the paved cycle path, and there are also many winding paths that pass over cliffs and through pine forests. In addition to the old bunkers, there is a brick arch which offers a great photo opportunity with the sea. The view is absolutely gorgeous, especially at sunset.

beautiful view of Cala Fico beach. We are in a Lipu oasis where birds of prey reign supreme

There are lots of great rocks to discover here.

The highly recommended Sentiero verde hiking trail begins at Capo Sandalo. The local guides are happy to provide information about this as well as about the Eleonora's falcons that nest here.