Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse

The Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the western point of Isola San Domino, one of the Tremiti islands in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea. The first lighthouse was built in 1905 and consists of a white octagonal prism stone tower, 9 feet high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house.

The lighthouse has a interesting history, having been damaged by a mysterious explosion in 1987. The keeper, Domenico Calabrese, was off duty and survived the incident. The lighthouse remained inactive until the 1990s when a new white cylindrical fibreglass tower was established. The new tower is 4 meters high and emits three white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles.

The Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse is currently completely automated, powered by a solar unit, and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3844 E.F. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the Adriatic Sea and continues to serve its purpose to this day. Its unique history and location make it a notable landmark in the region.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 48 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 11076. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2294.