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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

NameUnnamed Lighthouse at Paxi
CityPaxi (Paxos)
CountryGreece
Coordinates39.23566, 20.1280424
Architectural styleFunctional, utilitarian mid- to late-20th-century design
Construction materialReinforced concrete or local stone with a rendered finish
Focal height{"meters":10.5}
Tower height{"meters":6.5}
Heritage statusfalse
Access descriptionBy foot from the adjacent minor road "Odos Hvris Onomasia"
Accessibletrue
Parkingtrue
Landscape typeCoastal scrub typical of Paxian countryside
View descriptionPanoramic views of the Ionian Sea, especially at sunrise
Guided toursfalse
Facilities{"toilets":false,"cafe":false,"gift shop":false}
Nearby attractionsLakkas 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 Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl W 5s
Light range{"nauticalMiles":6}
Automatedtrue