Φάρος Καφιρέας

The Φάρος Καфиρέας (Akra Kafirevs Lighthouse) is a historic lighthouse located on the Greek island of Karpathos, Greece.

History

• The Φάρος Καφιρέας has a long and storied history, with its construction dating back to the late 19th century.
• The lighthouse features a distinctive white color and emits a flashing light pattern, visible in a range of 10 nautical miles.

Architecture

The tower height of the Φάρος Καφιρέας is approximately 34 meters (112 feet), while the focal height is around 55 meters (180 feet).

• The light characteristics are reported to be Fl(1+(3)),1+(10), indicating a flashing light with a period of 15 seconds.

Location

The Φάρος Καφιρέας is situated on the coast of Karystos Municipality, in the southeastern part of the island of Karpathos.

The lighthouse's address is Αγίου Δημητρίου - Αμυγδαλιάς (Agios Dimitrios - Amigdalias).

Visiting Information

The Φάρος Καφιρέας is currently an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated in recent years.

Heritage Status

The Φάρος Καφιρέας is a protected historical landmark and cultural heritage site in Greece.

It is listed on the Greek Ministry of Culture's inventory of national monuments and is considered an important part of the country's maritime history.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the Φάρος Καφιρέας.