Name and Location

The Ormos Gouvion Lighthouse is located in Kontokali, Corfu, Greece (39° 38' 59" N, 19° 50' 42" E), on the western coast of Corfu Island.

Construction and History

The Ormos Gouvion Lighthouse was constructed in the 20th century, with no specific date available. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the lighthouse's design or construction materials.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the lighthouse's architecture style or construction materials.

Light and Navigation

The Ormos Gouvion Lighthouse emits a red light with a range of 3 nautical miles, using a F light characteristic pattern. The focal height of the light is approximately 3 meters (9.8 feet) above sea level.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Ormos Gouvion Lighthouse is currently inaccessible to visitors.

Notable Views and Landscape

Kontokali Beach, located near the lighthouse, provides a tranquil atmosphere and scenic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Corfu coastline. The surrounding landscape offers picturesque views and rolling hills, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and leisure activities.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for the Ormos Gouvion Lighthouse at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The current status of the lighthouse's automation remains unknown. No information is available on whether the lighthouse is still functioning for navigation purposes, or on its nautical chart references (E 3755).

Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses in general or Corfu's maritime history, please consult relevant sources.