Capel Rosso Lighthouse on the southernmost tip of the island of Giglio, is in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park in the province of Grosseto, facing the Argentario promontory and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Managed by the three Mura sisters
The 1883 lighthouse, a white tower with iconic red and white stripes stabds in front of a rectangular main building, and has been under the management of the three Florentine Mura sisters since 2016. Having skillfully and meticulous restored it, they transformed the lighthouse into a hospitality destination that fully respects its historical and natural heritage. What began as a beacon for sailors is now a sanctuary with an intimate, almost otherworldly atmosphere, surrounded solely by the power of nature.
Also boat and helicopter trasnsfers
Reaching Faro Capel Rosso is part of the journey. Arriving in Giglio Porto by ferry from Porto Santo Stefano on the mainland, you cross the island by car (the property can organize private transfers) with the final 800 metres covered on foot along a path through Mediterranean scrub. This ten-minute walk, through wild rosemary, mastic trees and wild herbs, is best enjoyed when you travel light, as you gradually detach from the daily hustle and bustle of the city and the horizon suddenly looms. You can also choose to arrive by sea with a private boat transfer, or by helicopter from Rome.
The lighthouse has four suites of some 45 sqm each which were once the keepers’ quarters. Refurbished in keeping with the original layout they have 14 beds in all. The renovation used authentic materials like the original stone flooring, wooden beams and granite while preserving the building’s austere original character. Each suite has a double bedroom and a second room with two beds and so are ideal for couples, families or small groups. Among the new features is an outdoor hot tub overlooking the sea.
Wine, honey and olive oil tastings
Staying at the lighthouse also means enjoying the convivial, and at times intimate, atmosphere of the dining experience. The day begins with a carefully prepared breakfast and ends with dinner in the on-site restaurant, where the menu is dictated by the rhythm of the seasons: carefully selected ingredients prepared with simplicity and without needless ornamentation reflect the heartbeat of the landscape on the plate. Guests can take nature walks and treks as well as cooking classes using the island’s ingredients, or enjoy tastings in vineyards, visits to honey and extra virgin olive oil producers, or sail around the island to beaches and coves accessible only by sea.
A two-night Easter break package
To mark the start of the warmer season, Faro di Capel Rosso is offering an Easter break (3–6 April 2026), designed to experience the island’s first spring awakening in a setting of absolute tranquillity. The package includes a minimum of two nights with selected services connecting the lighthouse to the historic village, Giglio Castello, and to the island’s port
