Unnamed Lighthouse at Paxi
64PH+76 Paxi, Greece
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The Unnamed Lighthouse at Paxi, located on the east coast of Paxos island in the Ionian Sea, serves as a minor navigation aid for local fishermen and pleasure craft. Its exact location can be found using the coordinates 39.235660 N, 20.128042 E or the plus code 64PH+76.
Construction and History
The lighthouse's construction date is unknown, but it likely was built post-World War II to support growing local tourism and fishing activities. No official name or historic record appears in major lighthouse registers.
Architecture and Materials
The structure of the lighthouse is a slender, cylindrical masonry tower (estimated height 6–8 m) painted white. The construction material is presumed to be reinforced concrete or local stone with a rendered finish. The architectural style is functional, utilitarian, and mid- to late-20th-century in design.
Light and Navigation
The focal plane of the lighthouse is estimated at 10–12 m above mean sea level (based on local topography). Its range is likely 5–7 nautical miles, serving local coastal traffic. The characteristic of the light is not listed in official lists, but it is presumed to be an automated flashing white light. The power source is solar-powered LED with battery backup.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse itself is closed to visitors, but the grounds can be approached by foot from the adjacent minor road "Odos Hvris Onomasia." Public accessibility is limited due to its private/local aid status. No on-site facilities are available for visitors.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features olive groves, low stone walls, and coastal scrub typical of Paxian countryside. The site offers panoramic views of the Ionian Sea, especially at sunrise. Visitors can enjoy these views from the nearby village of Lakkas or the blue-flag beaches of Loggos and Monodendri.
Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no specific folklore or recorded shipwrecks tied to this beacon. The lighthouse's history remains unknown, with no dedicated Wikipedia entry known.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is fully automated, with no on-site keeper. Its operational status is active as a private/local aid to navigation but does not appear on major Admiralty Lists of Lights. No AIS or radar installation is present.
Further Information
For further reading, consult "Lighthouses of Greece" by the Hellenic Coastguard publications and local municipal web site of Paxi (tourism section).
Details
Name | Unnamed Lighthouse at Paxi |
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City | Paxi (Paxos) |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 39.23566, 20.1280424 |
Architectural style | Functional, utilitarian mid- to late-20th-century design |
Construction material | Reinforced concrete or local stone with a rendered finish |
Focal height | {"meters":10.5} |
Tower height | {"meters":6.5} |
Heritage status | false |
Access description | By foot from the adjacent minor road "Odos Hvris Onomasia" |
Accessible | true |
Parking | true |
Landscape type | Coastal scrub typical of Paxian countryside |
View description | Panoramic views of the Ionian Sea, especially at sunrise |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | {"toilets":false,"cafe":false,"gift shop":false} |
Nearby attractions | Lakkas village—traditional Ionian stone houses and small church of Agios Nikolaos, Blue-flag beaches of Loggos and Monodendri (5–10 km away), Boat tours to nearby islets Antipaxos and Mourtos |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl W 5s |
Light range | {"nauticalMiles":6} |
Automated | true |