Tourlitis Lighthouse, Andros (Chora), Andros Island Greece
Crude stone steps lead up to the lighthouse and there is no keeper's house.
Built in 1887, destroyed by German bombs in 1943 and rebuilt to original specifications in 1994. The 23 foot tall stone tower is perched on an isolated rock in the harbor of Andros (Chora) and is unique among Greek lighthouses and probably all of Europe. It was the first Greek lighthouse to be automated.
Two white flashes are displayed every 15 seconds.
The town of Andros is also called Chora and is the largest community on Andros Island and is a frequent stopping port for cruise ships. Population around 4000 in the last census.
Tourlitis Lighthouse, Andros (Chora), Andros Island Greece
Crude stone steps lead up to the lighthouse and there is no keeper's house.
Built in 1887, destroyed by German bombs in 1943 and rebuilt to original specifications in 1994. The 23 foot tall stone tower is perched on an isolated rock in the harbor of Andros (Chora) and is unique among Greek lighthouses and probably all of Europe. It was the first Greek lighthouse to be automated.
Two white flashes are displayed every 15 seconds.
The town of Andros is also called Chora and is the largest community on Andros Island and is a frequent stopping port for cruise ships. Population around 4000 in the last census.