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Faros, the lighthouse PDF Print E-mail
Faros

The Faros or the lighthouse (as it is translated in English), was manufactured in 1892. from the French company of Lighthouses.  The square tower stands 10m high above the lighthouse keepers house.  It first worked, on 1892. with petroleum and its luminosity was 23 n.m.  During the 2nd World War, the light stayed dead, until 1945. when Hellinic Navy decided to reconstruct the lighthouse network.  On 1983. the Light supplied with electric power and operated as warded until 1988. when it completely automated.  It is now flashing a white light every 10 seconds and luminosity 24 n.m.  The junction just before Akrotiri leads to where Faros is.  The sunset viewed from stone wall around its countryard is one of the most beautiful on the island.