Destinations news Greek Lighthouses to Welcome the Public on August 18 by GTP editing team 12 August 2019 written by GTP editing team 12 August 2019 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 20 Doukato lighthouse at Lefkatas cape Photo © Mila Atkovska / Shutterstock Twenty-eight lighthouses in Greece will be open to the public on Sunday, August 18, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day, the Hellenic Navy has announced. Papas Lighthouse, Ikaria. Photo © Greek Lighthouses The International Lighthouse Day is part of the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW), an annual event aimed to promote public awareness of lighthouses and their need for preservation and restoration. Visitors to the Greek lighthouses will have the opportunity to learn all about their contribution to the country’s maritime safety, the significant role of lighthouse keepers and the importance of preserving their cultural heritage. The lighthouses in the following 28 Greek destinations will be open to the public from 10am to 8pm: Lighthouse Kranai, Gytheio. Photo © GTP Agios Nikolaos – Kea Akrotiri – Thira Arkitsa – Fthiotida Moudari – Kythera Vrysaki – Lavrio Gerogombos – Kefalonia Gourouni – Skopelos Drepano – Patra Drepano – Chania Kassandra – Chalkidiki Katakolo – Ilia Keri – Zakynthos Kranai – Gythio Megalo Emvolo – Thessaloniki Melagkavi – Loutraki Plaka – Lemnos Korakas – Paros Kokkinopoulo – Psara Alexandroupoli – Alexandroupoli Tainaron – Laconia Koprena – Arta Kaki Kefali – Chalkida Monemvasia – Laconia Lakkas – Paxos Vasilina – Evia Papas – Ikaria Spathi- Serifos Doukato – Lefkada Spathi Lighthouse, Serifos. Photo © Greek Lighthouses Held on the third full weekend of August each year, the International Lighthouse Day is celebrated by over 500 lighthouses around the world. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Athens to Host Top Event in the Field of Libraries next post DiCaprio’s Polluted Seabed Post Shames Andros Island You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
