[1] The original lighthouse which was built in the mid 19th century still exists alongside the more modern rectangular tower which opened in 1990.

This newer two storey building has observation windows, with roof mounted radar and aerials, and is used for coastal traffic control.

The apparatus was powered by a weight slowly descending from the lantern room, which drove a clockwork mechanism turning the table at a set rotation.

The building which consists of an octagonal 22m tower with a two-storey house was found to be in a poor state of repair, and was handed over to Din l-Art Helwa for renovation.

Moreover, the entire fabric of the lighthouse was restored, including damage to the walls, timber apertures, roof and the lantern tower, which had been in a moderate state of conservation prior to the refurbishment.

All cement deposits that were included in the years before were taken out and the mortar joints were plastered with a hydraulic lime-based mix.

Works such as plumbing and electricity, maintenance of internal apertures and the installation of a kitchen and bathrooms were carried out in order to convert the lighthouse back to a livable environment.