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Cape Ag. Fokas

V954+P6 Kos, Greece

Name and Location

Cape Ag. Fokas Lighthouse is located on the Greek island of Kos, Greece. Its official name is Cape Ag. Fokas, with its address being V954+P6 Kos, Greece. The lighthouse sits on the southeastern coast of Kos Island, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Aegean.

Construction and History

Cape Ag. Fokas Lighthouse was built in [year] during the [era] of lighthouse development. The architectural style of this tower is [style], with a height of [height] meters and a focal height of [focal height] meters above sea level. The light range of this beacon is approximately [light range] nautical miles.

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Cape Ag. Fokas Lighthouse is Fl (3) W.15s, indicating that it emits three white flashes every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is currently automated, eliminating the need for manual operation by keepers. The public can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, but exact details regarding visitor information are unavailable at this time.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding landscape, which includes [local flora and fauna] and [nearby landmarks].

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there is limited information available regarding the stories of former lighthouse keepers at Cape Ag. Fokas.

Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

For more information on visiting Cape Ag. Fokas Lighthouse, please consult with [relevant authorities] or [reliable sources]. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as [local landmarks], [beaches], and [towns/cities].

Details

NameCape Ag. Fokas
City
CountryGreece
Coordinates36.8592501, 27.3555778
Eventsnotable shipwrecks or notable visits by prominent individuals
Historic significancesignificant cultural heritage site in Greece, with [heritage status] recognition.
Storiessignificant historical events, notable shipwrecks or notable visits by prominent individuals
Focal height36.85925
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeMediterranean coast
View descriptionstunning view of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding landscape, which includes [local flora and fauna] and [nearby landmarks].
Facilitieslocal landmarks, beaches, towns/cities
Nearby attractionslocal landmarks, beaches, towns/cities
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range15
Automatedtrue