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Red Lighthouse Kamena Vourla, Aristotelous 5, Kamena Vourla 350 08, Greece

Name and Location

The Kamenna Vourla Marina Lighthouse is located at the scenic Kamena Vourla Marina in Central Greece.

Construction and History

While detailed information about the lighthouse's history is scarce, it is believed to have been constructed during the early 20th century. Its primary purpose was to guide mariners safely through the waters surrounding Kamena Vourla, a bustling port town.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 7 meters in height. Its cylindrical tower is painted a bright red color, making it easily visible from a distance. The structure rises above the surrounding buildings and vegetation, ensuring maximum visibility for approaching vessels.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light has a range of approximately 6 nautical miles, providing a vital aid to navigation for mariners. The light pattern is characterized by a flashing sequence that occurs every 4 seconds, with a unique sequence (0.8+(3.2)) serving as a distinctive identifier.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are known about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The beacon flashes every 4 seconds, emitting a range of approximately 6 nautical miles into the darkness. The light pattern is characterized by a flashing sequence that occurs every 4 seconds, with a unique sequence (0.8+(3.2)) serving as a distinctive identifier.

Further Information

  • * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Publication 113 (2011-10-20)

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Coordinates38.7820167, 22.78485