Name and Location

The Lighthouse of Stroggyli, also known as the Stroggyli Beacon, marks the small uninhabited islet of Stroggyli (also called Strongylí) off the eastern coast of Megisti (Kastellorizo) in the South Aegean region of Greece. The lighthouse is located at an elevation of about 198 meters above sea level.

Coordinates:

36°06′34.8″ N, 29°37′57.3″ E

Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.1096637,29.6325653

Address: Νήσος Στρογγυλή, 851 11 Megisti, Rhodes regional unit, Southern Aegean, Greece

Construction and History

The Lighthouse of Stroggyli was first established in the early 20th century, although no documentary record is available. The construction era is believed to be around the mid-20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a typical minimal beacon tower on a plinth with a presumed reinforced-concrete or masonry core and metal lantern housing.

Light and Navigation

The light range and characteristic of the Stroggyli Lighthouse are unpublished, but it is assumed to be a white flash every few seconds, visible up to regional horizon. The lighthouse is fully automated and unmanned.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

• The surrounding landscape features a rocky, scrub-covered islet rising steeply from deep water, offering panoramic Aegean views including Megisti to the west and the Lycian coast of Turkey to the east.
• The nearby attractions include Kastellorizo island with its historic harbor, Blue Cave, and the Fortress of the Knights (Castello Rosso).

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no specific local legends or shipwrecks recorded for Stroggyli. The islet's name, "Round Island," derives from its roughly circular summit profile.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse appears on Greek national charts sourced from the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service (HNHS) publications. It serves as a minor sector light aiding vessels in the Kastellorizo-Kaş corridor.

Further Information

• Greek Wikipedia: https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/Στρογγυλή_Μεγίστης
• OpenStreetMap way-ID: way/227770753
• https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64737972
• Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service (general aids to navigation catalog):