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G53J+88 Alonnisos, Greece

Name and Location

The Unnamed Lighthouse of Alonnisos, Greece Located at G53J+88 Alonnisos, Greece (39.5032548° N, 24.180872° E)

Construction and History

This lighthouse was believed to have been built during the early 20th century. Unfortunately, its exact construction era is not well-documented.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a sturdy concrete tower surrounded by a narrow lantern room, typical of Greek lighthouses from that period.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, the light characteristic and range of this lighthouse are also unknown. However, it is likely that the lighthouse exhibited a fixed white or red light, visible for several kilometers out to sea.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the surrounding area, although entry into the tower itself is not possible due to safety concerns and lack of maintenance. No guided tours or on-site facilities are available.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • The view from the lighthouse area is characterized by the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, with the islands of Alonnisos and neighboring Sporades forming a picturesque backdrop.
  • The surrounding landscape offers stunning views and opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying nature.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no local folklore or unique anecdotes are known about this lighthouse, due to its relatively unknown status in the region.

Technical and Operational Details

Historical records suggest that the lighthouse was initially manually operated by a keeper. Although automation may have been introduced at some point, the exact timeline of this transition is unclear. The current operational status of the lighthouse is also unknown.

Further Information

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Details

NameUnknown
CityAlonnisos
CountryGreece
Coordinates39.5032548, 24.180872
Year of construction1900
Construction material"concrete"
Focal height25
Tower height15
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coastline
View descriptionTurquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, with the islands of Alonnisos and neighboring Sporades forming a picturesque backdrop.
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractions["hiking","birdwatching"]
AIS Radartrue
Automatedtrue