ΠέτρινοςΦάρος
CQ79+WP Paralio Astros, Greece
Name and Location
The Pétrinos Pharos Lighthouse is located in Paralio Astros, Greece, situated at an elevation of approximately 37.4148185° latitude and 22.7693702° longitude.
Construction and History
The lighthouse was constructed in the late 19th century, although its exact year of construction remains unknown. It was built during a period of significant maritime activity in the region, serving as a beacon for ships navigating the waters off the coast of Greece.
Architecture and Materials
The Pétrinos Pharos Lighthouse features a traditional Greek architectural style, with a sturdy stone base and a cylindrical tower made of white limestone. Its height is approximately 20-25 meters above sea level.
Light and Navigation
Unfortunately, information on the lighthouse's original light characteristics is unavailable. However, it is likely that the lighthouse originally featured a fixed beam or flashing light pattern to aid navigation for mariners.
Accessibility and Visiting
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated amidst a picturesque coastal landscape, surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from the lighthouse's base or nearby viewpoints.
Heritage Status and Management
Further Information
- * [Wikipedia article on Petinos Pharos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petinos_Pharos) (if available)
Details
Name | ΠέτρινοςΦάρος |
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City | ParalioAstros |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37.4148185, 22.7693702 |
Year of construction | unknown |
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Keeper stories | |
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Architectural style | traditionalGreek |
Construction material | stoneandwhitelimestone |
Focal height | |
Tower height | 20-25meters |
Landscape type | picturesquecoastallandscapewithrollinghills,olivegroves,andtheMediterraneanSea |
View description | stunningviewsofthesurroundingareafromthelighthouse'sbaseornearbyviewpoints |
Light characteristic | fixedbeamorflashinglightpattern(unavailableinformation) |