Name and Location

The Φάρος Μεγάλου Εµβόλου (Megalo Emvolon Lighthouse) is located in Michaniona, Greece, with an exact address of GR28+PW Michaniona, Greece.

Construction and History

The Megalo Emvolon Lighthouse was constructed in 1897 during the late 19th century era of rapid industrialization and urbanization. Its architectural style reflects a blend of traditional Greek and modern influences, with a robust tower standing at 31 meters (100 feet) tall.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Megalo Emvolon Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 15 kilometers (9 miles), flashing every 10 seconds. The light characteristic is denoted as Fl (Flashing) in the International Association of Lighthouses (IALA) code.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated in a remote area, making it difficult to access for the general public. Visitors would need to navigate through the surrounding landscape and potentially require specialized permission or guided tours. No opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, or on-site facilities information is currently available.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes could be found specifically related to this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

While the exact status of the lighthouse's operation is unclear, it appears that the Megalo Emvolon Lighthouse was automated at some point, allowing for increased efficiency and reduced maintenance. However, this information may not be up-to-date or accurate.

Further Information

For more information on this lighthouse, consult the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication 113 (2011-10-20).