The lighthouse on the island of Psathoura

A 19th century Monument, first operated in 1895. It is located on the northern side of the uninhabited island of Psathoura, which belongs to the Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades. This impressive circular tower was built from 1893 to 1895 by Skopelian stonemasons who used the island's local dark volcanic stones for its construction and is one of the tallest lighthouses in the Aegean Sea. 

Type of construction : Circular
Year of construction : 1895
Height : 28.90 metres - Focus : 40
Coordinates : 39°N30, 24°E11
Signal : a white flash of 1 sec / 10 sec
Illumination Range : 17 nautical miles

In 2001 it was characterized as a monument for historic preservation by the Ministry of Culture. 

The Psathoura lighthouse belongs to the Lighthouse Network of Magnesia consisting of five stone lighthouses; the lighthouse on Trikeri, the lighthouse of “Gourouni” on Skopelos, the lighthouse on Psathoura, the lighthouse "Argyronisiou" and the lighthouse of “Repi” on Skiathos. 

Psathoura is administratively a part of Alonnisos. As of 2011, it had no resident population. The island belongs to Zone A2 of the National Marine Park. Its nearest islands and islets are Kyra Panagia to the southwest, Gioura to the south and Piperi to the southeast. 

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