Capo Spartivento Lighthouse, Chia, Sardinia, Italy Vacation Rental

Welcome to the Lighthouse. The idea of hospitality that we like to offer is to be and let you feel at home. For this reason, we chose to don’t have a menu, specific times, or a reception. Our Chef and our Maitre, talking with you, will decide your lunch or dinner, to taste the best wines of the island and making you enjoy the best of Sardinian cuisine properly "contaminated" by the creativity of our Chef. We will try, elegantly, to meet your every need.

The Lighthouse is a passion for all of us, and far beyond just a job. And that's why we would like to offer more than a simple vacation, but a unique experience. Welcome to your home.

Description the Capo Spartivento Lighthouse was built in 1856 by the Italian Navy. During the last war it was machine-gunned by American planes and, later on, it functioned as the Lighthouse keeper residence until the late 80s. It has lit the way for seamen for over 150 years, slicing the darkness like a sword with its welcoming beam of light, it has become a guesthouse without losing its original function. The Lighthouse is open all months of the year, and it’s amazing in summer and even in winter with the fantastic stormy weather of the location.

Location The property is located 50 km from the Elmas Airport and the City of Cagliari, on a promontory called Capo Spartivento, in the area of Chia. This is the southernmost tip of the Island: a completely wild and unpolluted area, with no other buildings, covered by typical Mediterranean bushes, and surrounded by fine, heavenly white sandy beaches. A secondary dirt road leads to the Lighthouse on top of the cliff above the sea.

Exterior At the back of the building there is a 3000 sq. meters garden with a huge centuries-old olive tree and a big lawn where you can sit on white sofas in front of a 12 meters fireplace and a barbecue area. In the middle of the garden, there are eight glass gazebos (16 sq meters each) and a sheltered area with tables where is possible to have lunch in the open air enjoying the panoramic view of the sea and the hills far beyond or to have dinner under the flickering light of the Lighthouse lantern. In the front of the building there is a large wooden platform, looking out on the cliff above the astonishing view of the sea. In the middle of the platform, there is an infinity pool (14m long, 6m wide and 1,3m deep), equipped with two hydro-massage water jets. Fine ancient Turkish carts have been turned into beds to sunbathe on.

Elegant white leather sofas with 4 white beach umbrellas create an area where it’s possible to have Breakfast or a Tea in the afternoon, or to enjoy an aperitif in front of the immense sea or admire the sunset when the lantern is turned on and goats invade the surrounding promontory. Interior Ground Floor: The structure is about 600 square meters. Through the imposing, arched glass front door, it is possible to see the sea. On the upper part of the arch, an old ornament with the initials in capital letters of King Vittorio Emanuele is still visible. The hall is large and elegant (120 sq m) with red, Murano crystal chandeliers. Five arches in the ceiling mark the border between five different areas once separated by walls, now replaced by monumental iron trusses, similar to the ones used in ore mines. Here there are four Luigi XVI-style big settees, a fireplace, an ancient mirror and a big ancient, table to seat six, and four round glass tables for four. Wooden floor.

From the center of the hall, a cast iron spiral staircase leads to the old underground cistern (water supply from a well), which is now functioning as cellar. A stone passage leads to two bathrooms, a business area and a professional kitchen, a small office and the staff changing room with a bathroom. In the bathroom on the ground floor, the wash basin is held up by an ancient mortar found in the Mongolian countryside. The business area is equipped with a PC, internet access, fax, telephone, and hi-fi stereo canned music System. First Floor: A stone spiral staircase leads to the first floor. Here you can find a reading room with a small fireplace, a sofa and a big old chest used as a bookshelf. Four smaller en-suite rooms (35sq. m each) with wooden floor. Two of the suites have the sea view. They are furnished in a modern brilliant white style with round suspended beds. Two white glass walls separate a section of the room where there is a big wardrobe and the bathroom. Two of the suites have a view on the hill at the back of the Lighthouse. They are made up of three separate rooms: a drawing room in Provencal style with a sofa and TV, a bedroom with a canopy bed and a bathroom.

On the second floor, there is the terrace (250 square meters), where the lantern is located. The door to the lantern is on the third floor but access is prohibited by the Navy to which it still belongs. The terrace is equipped with four big canopies to sunbathe or lie down on to look at the sky at night. A telescope is available for a closer look at the stars and the moon. From the terrace it is possible to enjoy a breath-taking 360-degree view of the surrounding area. Two additional mini-flats outside the main block of the Lighthouse are part of the propriety. They are on two floors, 50 square meters each, and have a sitting room on the ground floor and a bedroom on the first floor. A glass roof allows to admire the beautiful starry sky at night. These buildings, now restored, once housed the tanks for the gas used to fuel the lantern of the Lighthouse. Total number of beds: 12. All the rooms are equipped with a king-size bed, a bathroom, big mirrors, a mini bar, a Satellite LCD TV, a DVD player, air conditioning, a safe, Internet connection, and 3 sets of bed linen and towels.

Eco sustainability The Capospartivento Lighthouse is equipped with a solar panel system which uses solar power for heating the water. Water is supplied by tankers and kept in the underground INOX cistern (40,000 liters available per day). However, the water is not drinkable. The structure is equipped with phyto-purification system for the drainage water, which recycles the used water to irrigate the gardens.

Natural Attractions and Leisure Activities The white sandy beaches of Cala Cipolla and Su Giudeu, easily reachable by feet. Visit of the ruins of the former semaphore station, once a weather station, on the hill where the Lighthouse stands. From there you can enjoy an astonishing panoramic view of the coast. The ruins of the former harbor, part of the Lighthouse property, dating back to World War I, and to the surrounding small inlets with small sandy or pebbled beaches, within an easy walking distance. Snorkeling or scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters next to the Lighthouse. Mountain bike rides along the coast to reach the beautiful beach of Tuerredda. Horseback riding along the beach of Chia and to the lagoon, home to the characteristic pink flamingos. Cross-country excursions to different sites: the archaeological ruins in the interior of the island, the old abandoned mines of Piscinas, the beaches around Capo Teulada and all around the island; Boat or sail trips to the beaches of Capo Teulada, Capo Malfatano and Cala Zafferano (only reachable by boat); Kite surfing on the beach of Chia; Golf at “Is Molas Golf Club” (10 minutes by car).

Lunch and dinner

Lunch, Brunch and Snacks to be defined with our Chef and served in the main lounge, poolside or in the garden, with prices from € 50,00 per person. Drinks, Wines and Spirits

Soft Drinks, Drinks e Wines per glass served with prices starting at € 15,00 each. Wine bottles served from our cellar with prices starting at € 50,00 per bottle. BYOB fee (Bring Your Own Bottle) € 240,00 per person per day.

Check-in: 4-5 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children are welcomed

No pets

No smoking

Some homes allow events, please ask

Cleaning fee applies

10% Tax applies

Rates vary depending on time of year and number of guests

High season and holiday rates are higher

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice