List of lighthouses and lightvessels in Greece

This is a list of lighthouses and lightvessels in Greece.

Name Image Water body Region Location Built Notes
Agion Theodoron Lighthouse Mediterranean Sea Ionian Islands Argostoli

38°06′13″N 20°17′31″E / 38.103749°N 20.291986°E / 38.103749; 20.291986		 1829
Agios Nikolaos Lighthouse Aegean Sea Rhodes St. Nicholas Fortress 1863 Built by the French, this lighthouse is situated atop St. Elmo tower in St. Nicholas Fortress in Mandraki Harbor. Its flashing, white light was able to been seen 14 miles (23 kilometres) away. The tower, made of masonry, was rebuilt in 2007. The lantern was also refitted and restored. It now contains a 300mm optic (produced by the Tideland company). This new light can be seen 11 miles (18 kilometres) away.[1]
Armenistis Lighthouse Aegean Sea Mykonos Cyclades 1891 Stands 19 meters tall
Cape Akrotiri Lighthouse
Cape Lefkada Lighthouse
Chania Lighthouse Mediterranean Sea Crete Chania 1864 This is an active lighthouse. It is cylindrical, stands 26 metres (85 feet) tall, and is made of stone. Atop is a lantern and gallery. The structure is mounted on a stone base that is much older. It has a focal plane of 26 metres (85 feet). It flashes red each 2.5 seconds. In 2006, it was restored.[2]
Fiskardo Lighthouse
Patras Lighthouse Gulf of Patras Western Greece Patras 1999 Originally located at Saint Nickolas Pier but demolished in 1972. In 1999, it was rebuilt near Saint Andrew’s church further south. This light is not active as a lighthouse, but is a visitor attraction. The basement contains a cafe/bar/restaurant.[3]
Prassonissi Lighthouse
Rethymno Lighthouse Mediterranean Sea Crete Rethymno 1864 This lighthouse is located at the tip of a stone fortification. It consists of a lantern and gallery atop a stone column resting on a square base of stone. The top third of the column round, the bottom two-thirds being octagonal. The structure is unpained. The lantern itself is metallic and dark in appearance.[4]
Sidero Lighthouse Ionian Sea Ionian Islands Corfu 1828 Also known as Corfu Lighthouse, this light has a focal plane of 78 metres (256 feet). It emits two, white flashes every 6 seconds. The structure is 8 metres tall (26 feet) and consists of a round, stone tower with a lantern and gallery atop. Attached is a single storey, lightkeepers cottage also made of stone. This lighthouse is not painted, except for the roof, which is green. It was built by the British to help them navigate to the Ionian Islands, the location of their main naval base at the time.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://faroi.com/en/agios_nikolaos_rodos.htm
  2. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Crete". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  3. ↑ http://www.patrasinfo.com/en/patras-lighthouse-faros/
  4. ↑ http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/grck.htm
  5. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Ionian Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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