>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 165DA/L002 – LIGHTHOUSE OF CAPO SANDALO (LOTA inside IOTA EU165 + FIELD ACTIVATION) (by 165DA101 Alex)/ 5 PTS (H)/11 PTS (A) / DATE: 17 january 2026 start @ 11.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA news / PROVINCE 119 ( Sulcis Iglesiente )/ Municipality B789 ( Carloforte )
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The Capo Sandalo Lighthouse, on the island of San Pietro (Sardinia), is a historic lighthouse (since 1864) and the westernmost point in Italy. It sits on a rocky promontory offering breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets. It can be reached (partially) by an internal spiral staircase, although part of the promontory is a military zone with restricted access.
Main Features
Location: Western tip of the island of San Pietro, near Carloforte, Sardinia.
Structure: Cylindrical stone tower about 30 meters high, built on a two-story building that once housed the keepers.
Altitude: The lighthouse is approximately 138 meters above sea level.
Range: Its light reaches approximately 34 nautical miles.
Access: You can climb the 124 steps of the internal spiral staircase to admire the view, but the surrounding area may be subject to military restrictions.
Why visit?
Sunsets: It is famous for its spectacular sunsets over the sea, almost sheer from the cliffs.
Landscape: It offers wild scenery with sheer cliffs and a unique atmosphere.
History: It bears witness to the life of the lighthouse keepers and the importance of navigation in this area. https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/capo-sandalo
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