The place was of some strategic interest during World War II because close to the lighthouse are the ruins of a German position.

The lighthouse, built in 1968, consists of a cylindrical squat tower, 2 metres (6.6 ft) high, with lantern.

The tower is mounted on a cylindrical equipment building similar to a pillbox because provided with a stepped embrasure.

The light is positioned at 160 metres (520 ft) above sea level and emits a white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi).

The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Arcipelago Toscano National Park with the identification code number 2054 E.F.[2][3]