Scoglietto Lighthouse

Scoglietto Lighthouse Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 km from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 km from Punta Falconaia.

Description
The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 m high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 m above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nmi. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.