List of lighthouses in Greece

This is a list of lighthouses in Greece.

Lighthouses

Name	Image	Water body	Region	Location coordinates	Year built	Notes
Agion Theodoron Lighthouse		Mediterranean Sea	Ionian Islands	Argostoli 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 be 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
Kastri Lighthouse		Ionian Sea	Ionian Islands	Othonoi	1872
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]
Prasonisi Lighthouse		Mediterranean Sea	Rhodes	Prasonisi 35.878453°N 27.750848°E / 35.878453; 27.750848
Rethymno Lighthouse		Mediterranean Sea	Crete	Rethymno 35.370304°N 24.477612°E / 35.370304; 24.477612	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.[2]
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 (26 feet) tall 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.[4]

See also

• Lists of lighthouses and lightvessels

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. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Ionian Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

External links

• Rowlett, Russ. "The Lighthouse Directory". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• Lighthouses of Greece
• List of Greek lighthouses that are historical structures
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Aegean Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Crete". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Ionian Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Greece". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Southern Greece". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.