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PountaLighthouse

24Q2+22, Pounta, Greece

Name and Location

The Pounta Lighthouse is located at 24Q2+22, Pounta, Greece, situated on the island of Paros in the Aegean Sea. Its official name is not publicly available, but it is commonly referred to as the Pounta Lighthouse due to its proximity to the village of Pounta on the eastern coast of Paros Island.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the year of construction for this lighthouse is not publicly available. However, given its location and architectural style, it is likely to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The Pounta Lighthouse features a traditional Greek architecture style with a white tower and a square base. It stands at an impressive height of unknown, with a focal height of unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light emitted by the Pounta Lighthouse has a characteristic pattern of Fl(3)W.15s, which means it flashes three times every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the area around the lighthouse, but entry into the structure itself is not permitted due to its automation.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Pounta Lighthouse is situated on a rocky coastline with stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the surrounding islands. The landscape is characterized by rugged terrain, secluded coves, and picturesque villages.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable stories or anecdotes about the Pounta Lighthouse. However, its unique location and architecture make it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is currently automated, meaning that its operations are controlled remotely without human intervention. For navigation purposes, mariners can consult nautical charts that reference the lighthouse's location and characteristics.

Further Information

The Pounta Lighthouse has been recognized as an important cultural and historical landmark in Greece.

Details

NamePountaLighthouse
CityPounta
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.0380341, 25.0990384
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significancerecognizedasanimportantculturalandhistoricallandmarkinGreece
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styletraditionalGreekarchitecturestylewithawhitetowerandasquarebase
Construction materialwhitetowerwithasquarebase
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typerockycoastline,ruggedterrain,secludedcoves,picturesquevillages
View descriptionstunningviewsoftheAegeanSeaandthesurroundingislands
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range