Castrignano del Capo - Lighthouses and observation points Faro di Santa Maria di Leuca The lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca is located on Punta Meliso. It was designed by engineer Achille Rossi and was activated in 1866 with a fixed light system. It is about 48 m high from the base and emits three beams of light that are visible at more than 40 km. With a spiral staircase of 254 steps you can climb to the cage of the projection apparatus.