Name and Location

The Itea Lighthouse is located in Central Greece, situated at coordinates 22.4238399, 38.4288497. Its name reflects its proximity to the town of Itea.

2. Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century. The lighthouse was likely constructed by the Greek government or a private company to provide navigational assistance to mariners entering the Gulf of Corinth.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Itea Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 9 meters (29 feet) and features a distinctive green light characterizing its visual signal. The structure is likely a conventional tower with a lantern room, but further information on the building's design and materials is unavailable.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits three distinct light signals: Fl (green) for 3 seconds every 12 seconds, Fl (red) for 2.6 minutes, and Fl (green) for 0.4 minutes. The sequence and duration of these lights serve as a visual aid to guide vessels entering the Gulf of Corinth.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information is available on accessibility or visiting the Itea Lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No information is available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are known about the Itea Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The light is powered by electricity and has a range of approximately 4 nautical miles (7 kilometers). The lighthouse is listed under the reference E 3963 with a seamark type of "light_minor" according to US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20).

9. Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20)