Φάρος Αφορεσμένου

The Φάρος Αforderεσμένου (Agora Lighthouse) was constructed in 1864 by the French Lighthouse Society at the same location.

• The tower stands at a height of 9 meters and its focal point is located at an elevation of 49 meters.
• The lighthouse's design is characteristic of 19th-century French architecture, with a cylindrical structure and a distinctive lantern room.

The Φάρος Αforderεσμένου emits a white light with a range of 11 nautical miles. Its flash pattern is reported to be Fl (first order), with a period of 12.8 seconds and a sequence of two flashes separated by 3 seconds, followed by another pair separated by 8.2 seconds.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently not in use as an active aid to navigation. It has been automated and no longer serves its original purpose.

• The Φάρος Αforderεσμένου is located at the Akra Ayios Ioannis, a small peninsula in Greece.
• The address of the lighthouse is Πλάκα - Βρουχάς.

Visitors can access the site by car or on foot, although there are no facilities for accommodation or refreshments.

Heritage Status

The Φάρος Αforderεσμένου has been included in the Greek Lighthouse Network since 1915.

• No specific historical events are reported to be associated with the Φάρος Αforderεσμένου.