Logo

lighthouse-index

DonousaLighthouse

4RMH+VQ Donousa, Greece

Name and Location

The Donousa Lighthouse is located at 4RMH+VQ Donousa, Greece, on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades region.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Donousa Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse follows a traditional architectural style characteristic of Greek island architecture.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from local materials.

Light and Navigation

The height of the lighthouse is approximately 15 meters (49 feet), with a focal height of around 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level. Unfortunately, there is no available information on the current light characteristic or range of the Donousa Lighthouse.

Accessibility and Visiting

There is no available information on whether visitors can enter the lighthouse or not. The closest town, Naxos, offers a range of amenities and attractions, including historic sites, beaches, and traditional Greek cuisine.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Donousa Lighthouse stands atop a rocky outcropping overlooking the Aegean Sea. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding islands, including Naxos and the nearby island of Paros.

Technical and Operational Details

The current status of automation for the Donousa Lighthouse is unknown. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse is also unknown at this time.

Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses in Greece and the Cyclades region, please consult: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouses_of_Greece> and <https://www.culture.gov.gr/en/historical-heritage/historic-lighthouses-of-greece>.

Details

NameDonousaLighthouse
CityNaxos
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.1347031, 25.8293941
Year of construction19thorearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styletraditionalGreekislandarchitecture
Construction materiallocalmaterials
Focal height60meters(197feet)abovesealevel
Tower height15meters(49feet)
Landscape typerugged,coastallandscapecharacterizedbysteepcliffs,rockyshores,andsandybeaches
View descriptionstunningviewsofthesurroundingislands,includingNaxosandthenearbyislandofParos
Facilities
Light characteristic
Light range