Eighteen lighthouses across Greece will be open to visitors on Sunday, August 18, 2024, to mark International Lighthouse Day.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00.
According to the Hellenic Navy statement, the following 18 lighthouses will be opened:
- Megalo Emvolo Thessaloniki (access to the tower)
- Akrotiri-Thira (Santorini) (no access to the tower)
- Arkitsa-Fthiotida (access to the tower)
- Mudare-Kifira (no access to the tower)
- Gourouni-Skopelos (access to the tower)
- Keri-Zakynthos (access to the tower)
- Kranai-Gythio (access to the tower)
- Melagavi-Loutraki (access to the tower)
- Plaka-Limnos (no access to the tower)
- Koraka-Paros (no access to the tower)
- Alexandroupoli (no access to the tower)
- Tenaro-Laconia (access only to the surrounding area)
- Kaki-Kefali-Chalkida (access to the tower)
- Vassilina-Evia (no access to the tower)
- Dukato-Lefkada (access to the tower)
- Katakolo Ilia (access to the tower)
- Drepano-Patra (access to the tower)
- Antirrio Castle – Nafpaktos
More detailed information about the history and features of each lighthouse, as well as how to get there, can be found on the Hellenic Navy Lighthouse Service website in Greek.
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