Name and Location

The Pharos Megaloniisi Lighthouse is located at 6R7M+32 Eresos Antissa, Greece (coordinates: 39.2127387° N, 25.8325499° E) on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction and architectural style are not available. However, based on its design and historical context, it is believed to be a traditional Greek lighthouse built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The Pharos Megaloniisi stands at an impressive height of 53 meters (174 feet), constructed using local materials such as stone and concrete.

Light and Navigation

According to available data, the lighthouse exhibits a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, with a range of approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles).

Accessibility and Visiting

Although the Pharos Megaloniisi is not currently operational as a functioning lighthouse, it has been converted into a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors can access the site through guided tours, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors to the Pharos Megaloniisi can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding sea, islands, and coastline. On clear days, it is possible to spot the nearby island of Lesbos and other Greek islands in the distance.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information is available on the lighthouse's automation status or whether it is still functional for navigation.

Further Information

For further information on the Pharos Megaloniisi, please consult the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 113 (2011-10-20).