Name and Location

Vrakhos Stavros Lighthouse is located in Elafonisos, Greece, near the picturesque island of Elafonisos in Lakonia, Greece. Its geographical coordinates are 36.5125° N latitude and 22.9823833° E longitude.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of Vrakhos Stavros Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about its history, operation, or former keepers.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of approximately 6 meters (20 feet).

Light and Navigation

Vrakhos Stavros Lighthouse features a red light with a period of 1.5 seconds and a range of 3 nautical miles. It also exhibits two lights, one red and the other green, which indicate direction.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but specific details regarding opening hours, entrance fees, or guided tours are unavailable. The surrounding landscape and environment offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable stories or anecdotes about Vrakhos Stavros Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

It is believed that the lighthouse was automated at some point, as manual lighthouse operations are no longer common today. The lighthouse is referenced in Nautical Charts as E 4073 (US NGA Pub., 2010-09-02).

Further Information

The managing authority of Vrakhos Stavros Lighthouse is not specified.