Фар
X6X4+G6 Marmaris/Muğla, Türkiye
Name and Location
The Фар Lighthouse is a small coastal lighthouse situated on Orta Adası (Orta Island), marking the entrance to Marmaris Bay on the Turkish Riviera. It can be found at coordinates 36.9987604 N, 28.2055196 E.
2. Construction and History
No firm records of the lighthouse's date of construction are available in public sources. Based on its form and local accounts, it is likely to date from the mid-20th century, erected to improve safety at the busy Marmaris harbour entrance.
3. Architecture and Materials
The structure is recorded as a "building" with tag man_made=lighthouse in OpenStreetMap. Physical details have not been published; small coastal lights in this region are commonly cylindrical towers of reinforced concrete or masonry, painted white. The height and focal plane are undocumented, but it is presumed to be constructed from concrete or masonry.
4. Light and Navigation
The light characteristic is not published in international lists; mariners are advised to consult the latest Turkish nautical chart (DMA 9441 or UKHO ADMIRALTY list). The range and focal height data are unavailable. Power supply is presumed solar-powered with battery backup, and the lighthouse operates automatically without a resident keeper.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The islet is not generally open to the public and has no visitor facilities. Landing by private boat is physically possible but discouraged without prior permission. The best viewing point is from the western pier of Marmaris harbour or by taking a boat tour.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
From the lighthouse location, one would see the Marmaris skyline, the Castle of Marmaris, and the Gulf of İçmeler extending to the west. The landscape is characterized as low-lying and rocky, with sparse vegetation and a backdrop of pine-clad hills rising from the coast.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No widely reported legends or keeper stories are associated with this modest lighthouse. Its Russian-language name "Фар" simply means "lighthouse," reflecting its basic function.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The managing authority is the Directorate General of Coastal Safety (Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü). The lighthouse does not have an AIS transponder or radar reflector, with primary aid remaining visual light.
9. Further Information
- For official lists of lights and charts, consult the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety: https://www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr.
- OpenStreetMap entry: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/239173054.
Details
| Name | Фар |
|---|---|
| City | Marmaris |
| Country | Türkiye |
| Coordinates | 36.9987604, 28.2055196 |
| Events | No notable events such as shipwrecks or rescues |
| Stories | No widely reported legends or keeper stories are associated with this modest lighthouse. |
| Architectural style | Functional utilitarian |
| Construction material | "Concrete/masonry" |
| Access description | Landing by private boat is physically possible but discouraged without prior permission. |
| Landscape type | Rocky coast |
| View description | Best viewed from the western pier of Marmaris harbour or by boat tour. |
| Nearby attractions | ["Marmaris town (restaurants, marinas, hotels), Atlantis Waterpark (shore side), the old castle and museum."] |
| Light characteristic | "Not published in international lists" |
| Automated | true |