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RafinaLighthouse

Rafina Port, Rafina 190 09, Greece

Name and Location

The Rafina Lighthouse is located in the port of Rafina, Anatoliki Attiki, Greece, at a longitude of 24.0113141° E and latitude of 38.0226116° N.

Construction and History

The construction date of the Rafina Lighthouse is unclear, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century to serve as an aid for ships navigating through the busy port of Rafina.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by a traditional Greek design, with a white tower standing tall above the surrounding landscape.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the light and navigation aspects of the Rafina Lighthouse.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Rafina Lighthouse is open to visitors, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sea. Visitors can access the lighthouse through the port area, with guided tours available upon request.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes available for the Rafina Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Today, the Rafina Lighthouse still stands tall, serving as a functional maritime aid. The exact status of its operation is unclear, but it is likely automated to reduce maintenance costs and ensure continuous operation.

Further Information

Visitors can access the Rafina Lighthouse through the port area. For further reading on lighthouses in Greece or the maritime history of the region, please consult the following sources:

Details

NameRafinaLighthouse
City
CountryGreece
Coordinates38.0226116, 24.0113141
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Architectural styletraditionalGreekdesign
Construction materialwhitetower
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Landscape typerollinghills,farmland,andsmallvillages
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheAegeanSea,portofRafina,andsurroundingcountryside
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown