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Agios Nikolas Lighthouse

Paxi, Greece

Name and Location

The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse is located in the picturesque village of Paxi, Greece, situated at coordinates 39.1967533° N, 20.1885035° E.

2. Construction and History

The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse was built in 1900 during the reign of King George I of Greece. Its construction is marked by a significant milestone in maritime heritage, serving as an aid to mariners since its inception.

3. Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, information on the lighthouse's architecture and materials is unavailable.

4. Light and Navigation

The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse features a characteristic light sequence: Fl (3) W 15s, with a green color and a range of 3 nautical miles. The light is powered by electricity, and its periodicity is every unknown seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to enter the structure, which offers unknown hours of operation per day. The nearest access point is in the village of Paxi. Although no longer serving as an active aid to navigation, the Agios Nikolas Lighthouse remains a cherished landmark and popular tourist destination.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable anecdotes or folklore stories available about the Agios Nikolas Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, with no manual operation required. Its focal height reaches unknown meters above sea level, with a height of approximately unknown meters.

9. Further Information

For more information on lighthouses in Greece, please refer to the unknown.

Details

NameAgios Nikolas Lighthouse
CityPaxi
CountryGreece
Coordinates39.1967533, 20.1885035
Year of construction1900
StoriesThis article aims to provide a comprehensive overview...
Focal height6.5
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionin the village of Paxi
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerolling hills, olive groves, and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea
View descriptionstunning views of the Corfu coastline and surrounding islands
Facilitiesinsert link
Nearby attractionsGaios Village, Corfu Old Town
Light characteristicFl (3) W 15s
Light range3
Automatedtrue