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Ormos Pakhi Lighthouse

Στο λιμάνι, Αττικής, Pachi 191 00, Greece

Name and Location

The Ormos Pakhi Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Pachi, Greece, in the Attiki region.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Ormos Pakhi Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century. The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) with a focal plane of around 3 meters (10 feet).

Light and Navigation

The Ormos Pakhi Lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the area. Its red light shines every 3 seconds, having a range of 3 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the lighthouse by car or on foot via the coastal path. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills, picturesque villages, and scenic beaches, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, picturesque villages, and scenic beaches along the Attiki coast.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

  • For those interested in exploring more about the region, nearby attractions include the ancient city of Megara and the scenic beaches along the Attiki coast.
  • For further reading, references to official publications such as the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) or other reputable sources can provide additional information on the Ormos Pakhi Lighthouse.

Details

NameOrmos Pakhi Lighthouse
CityPachi
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.9724333, 23.361517
Year of construction1900
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Storiesancient city of Megara, scenic beaches along the Attiki coast
Focal height3
Tower height5
Access descriptionby car or on foot via the coastal path
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
View descriptionrolling hills, picturesque villages, and scenic beaches
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiesshops, restaurants, and accommodations
Nearby attractionsancient city of Megara, scenic beaches along the Attiki coast
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range3
Automatedtrue