Name and Location

The Navigation Beacon - Ahtopol is a significant aid to navigation for mariners located in Ahtopol, Bulgaria. Its geographical coordinates are 42°10'3" N, 27°56'57" E.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the beacon is unknown, but it was constructed during the modern era. The beacon's architecture style is not specified in available records.

Architecture and Materials

The beacon stands at a height of 11 meters, with a shape resembling a tower. No information is available regarding the materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The beacon emits a light characterized by the pattern Q (quinquuple dots), with a colour white. The light has a range of 5 nautical miles and a period of 15 seconds. The beacon is part of a group of six lights, each identified by its reference number E 4968.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the beacon, but the exact route or opening hours are unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the beacon's location offers a glimpse of the surrounding landscape, which is characterized by coastal terrain.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for this beacon.

Technical and Operational Details

No information is available regarding AIS or radar installations related to this beacon. The heritage status of the beacon is not specified in available records. No significant historical events related to the beacon have been recorded.

Further Information

The beacon's reference number on nautical charts is E 4968.