Xylokastro Lighthouse
Aristonafton 1, Xilokastro 204 00, Greece
Name and Location
The Xylokastro Lighthouse is located in Aristonafton 1, Xilokastro 204 00, Greece, situated in the Peloponnese region.
2. Construction and History
While details on the construction and operational history of the Xylokastro Lighthouse are limited, it is likely that the lighthouse played a crucial role in maritime navigation and safety in the region.
3. Architecture and Materials
Not applicable
4. Light and Navigation
The Xylokastro Lighthouse has a fixed white light with a range of 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers). The light is red in color, serving as a visual warning to ships of potential hazards or changes in sea conditions.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Not applicable
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features a mix of hills, valleys, and coastal areas, with the Gulf of Corinth lying to the west.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The primary function of the Xylokastro Lighthouse was to provide aid to mariners navigating the waters around the Gulf of Corinth. Its fixed red light would have served as a visual warning to ships of potential hazards or changes in sea conditions.
9. Further Information
The US NGA Pub. 113 provides information on the lighthouse's characteristics and significance, but more details on its history and operational details are unavailable.
Details
Name | Xylokastro Lighthouse |
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City | Xilokastro-Evrostina |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 38.0814147, 22.6246136 |
Events | unknown |
Keeper stories | unknown |
Stories | unknown |
Focal height | 8 |
Tower height | 8 |
Access description | unknown |
Landscape type | coastal areas, hills and valleys |
View description | unknown |
Nearby attractions | Gulf of Corinth |
Light characteristic | F (fixed white light) |
Light range | 3.6 |