Name and Location

The Livadha (Φάρος Λειβάδας) Lighthouse, also known as Akra Livadha Light, stands on the northeastern coast of Tinos island, Greece. Its official name in Greek is Φάρος Λειβάδας, while its English transliteration is Livadha Lighthouse. The lighthouse marks the point of Livadha (or “Leivadas”) promontory, guiding coastal traffic in the northern Aegean Sea.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Livadha Lighthouse is not documented, but it is likely to be from the mid-20th century. The lighthouse has a simple concrete or masonry column marked white, standing at a height of 41 meters above sea level.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's structure is a simple concrete or masonry column marked white, with no architect or style documented. The exact materials used in its construction are also unrecorded.

4. Light and Navigation

The Livadha Lighthouse has an optical characteristic of one white flash every 15 seconds (Fl W 15 s), with a sequence of 1.5-second flash followed by 13.5 seconds of eclipse. Its range is approximately 7 nautical miles, with the light color being white.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse site is reachable on foot via a dirt track from the village of Steni-Exomvourgo (approximately 3 kilometers walk). However, the tower interior is closed to the public. There are no facilities on site; nearest services can be found in Exomvourgo or Tinos town.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse sits atop low cliffs overlooking a small cove, offering panoramic Aegean views with neighboring islands Andros and Mykonos visible on clear days. Sunrise over the sea and sunset light glows from the Exomvourgo massif behind provide breathtaking views.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Locally, the point is said to have been used by Ottoman-era watchmen guarding the northern approaches to Tinos (unverified folklore). No major shipwrecks are recorded in the immediate vicinity, likely due to its constant flash pattern.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is a minor light, unmanned beacon, fully automated with no keeper's quarters. It has no AIS or radar installed, serving local fishing and excursion boats rather than being a major deep-water landmark.

9. Further Information

Further information can be found in US NGA Publications, “List of Lights, Radio Aids, and Fog Signals,” Pub. 113; Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service, Annual Notices to Mariners (Greek Coastal Lights); OpenStreetMap way/216501829: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/216501829