What to do to rent a lighthouse

Check out the announcements on the Agenzia del Demanio and Difesa Servizi websites. The most beautiful lighthouses to visit and where you can stay for a few days are also available.

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Lighthouses in Italy are almost always state-owned (State Property Agency or Ministry of Defense) and are not freehold residential properties. To lease them long-term (even up to 50 years), a public tender is held that includes a concession tender , as is the case for the awards under the " Valore Paese Italia – Fari " project.

How many lighthouses are there in Italy?

The national network of maritime signals (which includes some coasts, islands, and the main national ports), managed by the Italian Navy Service, comprises 874 navigational aids , including 147 active lighthouses and 727 lights , including beacons and light buoys. Most are still under the control of the Italian Navy, but many have been entrusted to concessions. For a complete overview of lighthouses in Italy, we suggest reading the book Andare per fari (Exploring lighthouses ), written by Luca Bergamin (Il Mulino editions): a guide that takes you on an itinerary between coasts and islands, from Genoa and Trieste to the Tuscan Archipelago, with Sardinia, Campania, Sicily, and Puglia as major protagonists.

What to do to rent a lighthouse

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Photo taken from the Faro Capo Spartivento Facebook page

Headlights, towers ed coastal buildings, true jewels of the sea: to rent them, the advice is to check and keep an eye on the official websites of the State Property Agency (www.agenziademanio.it)  and Defense Services (www.difesaservizi.it), by subscribing to the newsletter to receive updates on public tenders. For those looking to rent, the advice is is to keep an eye on the official websites of the State Property Agency and Defence Services, by subscribing to the newsletter to receive updates on public tenders. and Defense ServicesBy subscribing to our newsletter to receive updates on public tenders, the concession generally lasts 50 years and the beneficiaries must be responsible for the renovation and management of the lighthouse, according to sustainability and environmental compatibility criteria and based on the requirements indicated in the tender notice. In some cases, such as in Sardinia, tenders may be issued on a regional basis.

Lighthouses: where you can sleep

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Photo taken from the Facebook page of the Punta Fenaio Lighthouse Resort

If you simply want to visit a lighthouse for a short break, with an overnight stay in a magical place, don't miss out: here are some of the truly unmissable locations:

  • Capel Rosso Lighthouse (Tuscany): Historic residence with lighthouse suite accessible only on foot on Giglio Island.
  • Punta Fenaio Lighthouse (Tuscany): Located on the northern tip of Giglio Island, this lighthouse offers panoramic views of the sea and has been converted into an exclusive resort.
  • Formiche Lighthouse (Tuscany): to stay on an island with natural thermal water and relaxation services, reachable by dinghy or helicopter.
  • Capo Spartivento Lighthouse (Sardinia)This historic lighthouse has been transformed into a luxurious five-star hotel, complete with swimming pools and top-notch amenities.
  • Punta Imperatore (Campania): a century-old lighthouse in Ischia with a hotel featuring rooms with terraces overlooking the sea and a gourmet restaurant.
  • Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia (Sicily): offers accommodation immersed in the vineyards with views of the Mediterranean and suites with a view of Stromboli, Aeolian Islands.
  • Brucoli Lighthouse (Sicily): it is located in the Syracuse area, and can be rented as a villa with a terrace overlooking the lantern.

At this link you'll find some interesting suggestions for sleeping in some of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.

Cover photo from www.formicheislands.com

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