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Khrisomilia Lighthouse

JGG4+RW Kampi Chrisomilias, Greece

Name and Location

The Khrisomilia Lighthouse is located in the picturesque village of Kampi Chrisomilias, Ikaria, Greece (JGG4+RW). Its coordinates are 37.6270893° N, 26.5072662° E.

Construction and History

Although the exact construction date of the Khrisomilia Lighthouse is unknown, it was first documented in 2011 by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands approximately 7 meters tall and features a simple, unadorned design.

Light and Navigation

The Khrisomilia Lighthouse emits a green light with a characteristic pattern of Fl (0.3 + 2.7), flashing every 3 seconds over a range of 3 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public for guided tours or individual visitors, and its physical surroundings remain relatively unchanged. The scenic village of Kampi Chrisomilias offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the Aegean Sea.

Notable Views and Landscape

Nearby attractions include the island's rugged terrain, picturesque beaches, and traditional tavernas.

Technical and Operational Details

Information regarding the lighthouse's management authority or current maintenance status is unavailable. As a minor aid to navigation, it likely operates under automated control, ensuring continuous service to mariners.

Further Information

  • * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication, 2011
  • * [Wikipedia link] (if available)

Details

NameKhrisomilia Lighthouse
CityKampi Chrisomilias
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.6270893, 26.5072662
Tower height7
Landscape typerugged terrain, picturesque beaches
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the Aegean Sea
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionstraditional tavernas, island's rugged terrain, picturesque beaches
Light characteristicFl (0.3 + 2.7)
Light range3
Automatedtrue