Name and Location

The Kafireas Lighthouse is located on Cape Kafireas in Greece.

2. Construction and History

The Kafireas Lighthouse was constructed during the early 20th century, although the exact date of construction is unavailable. The lighthouse follows a traditional architectural style for Greek lighthouses, characterized by a simple yet imposing structure.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Kafireas Lighthouse's architecture is typical of traditional Greek lighthouses, with a simple yet imposing design.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light has a characteristic of Fl (3) W.15s, meaning a white flash every 15 seconds, three times in a row. Its light range extends 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, the Kafireas Lighthouse is not open to the general public for visits. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastlines and scenic views of the Aegean Sea.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse's remote location on a rugged coastline with steep cliffs and rocky shores offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, making it an attractive feature in any maritime or lighthouse-related collection.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable stories or anecdotes are available about this lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Kafireas Lighthouse is automated, meaning it does not require manual operation to function.

9. Further Information

For more information on the Kafireas Lighthouse, please refer to the Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy (YEN) or the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113.