Cape Louros Lighthouse

Location and Accessibility

The Cape Louros Lighthouse is situated on the Greek island of Kos, at an address of Odyssea Elyti.

Visitors can access the lighthouse by traveling to Kos Island and locating it along the coastline.

History

The construction of the Cape Louros Lighthouse began in an unspecified year.

The lighthouse was reportedly built to aid navigation for mariners passing through the area.

Architecture

The tower height of the Cape Louros Lighthouse is 10 meters (33 feet).

The focal height, which indicates the height above sea level at which a light can be seen from a certain distance, is also 10 meters.

The lighthouse features a distinctive design with a white light and red flash.

Light Characteristics

• The lighthouse emits a Fl (first order) light with a range of 6 nautical miles for each beam.
• The light has two beams, one in the northern direction and one in the southern direction, both with an apparent diameter of 0.3 degrees.
• The light period is 15 seconds.

Heritage Status

The Cape Louros Lighthouse is reportedly listed as a notable landmark on the Greek island of Kos.

Notable Historical Events

No specific historical events are reported to be associated with the Cape Louros Lighthouse.

Current Status

The status of the Cape Louros Lighthouse is currently active, although it is believed to be automated.

The lighthouse has not been converted into a museum and remains an operational aid for navigation in the area.