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NeosMarmarasLighthouse

3QRP+C2, Neos Marmaras, Greece

Name and Location

The Neos Marmaras Lighthouse is situated in the town of Neos Marmaras, located on the Sithonia Peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece (40.0910033° N, 23.7850179° E). The lighthouse is commonly known as the "3QRP+C2" due to its unique plus code address.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Neos Marmaras Lighthouse is unknown. However, given its age and location, it is likely to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available about the architectural style or construction materials used to build the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The light range of the Neos Marmaras Lighthouse is reportedly around 3 nautical miles. The characteristic pattern of the light is unknown. While the exact functionality of the lighthouse is unknown, it is believed to have been used as an aid to navigation in the past.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, but there is no publicly accessible entrance or viewing platform. It appears that the lighthouse has been automated, with no information available about manual operation in the past.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Neos Marmaras Lighthouse stands on a picturesque coastline with stunning views of the Aegean Sea. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush greenery and rugged cliffs.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no local folklore or unique anecdotes are known about the Neos Marmaras Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the Neos Marmaras Lighthouse is not publicly known. Its focal height is estimated to be approximately 3 meters (9.8 feet). No information is available about AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installations at this lighthouse.

Further Information

Visitors to the area can explore the nearby beaches, villages, and natural attractions of Sithonia Peninsula.

Details

NameNeosMarmarasLighthouse
CityNeosMarmaras
CountryGreece
Coordinates40.0910033, 23.7850179
Year of constructionunknown
Eventsunknown
Historic significanceunknown
Keeper storiesunknown
Storiesunknown
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal height3meters(9.8feet)
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typelushgreeneryandruggedcliffs
View descriptionstunningviewsoftheAegeanSea
Facilitiesnopubliclyaccessibleentranceorviewingplatform
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangearound3nauticalmiles