The lighthouse was destroyed during World War II, as a lighthouse destruction tactic was followed, in an effort to keep the seas of the Allies in darkness. It was rebuilt though in 1945, was electrified in 1983 and it was automated in 1988. It’s 10m high and has a range of 24 nautical miles.
Jun 18, 2017
Akrotiri Lighthouse
The lighthouse was destroyed during World War II, as a lighthouse destruction tactic was followed, in an effort to keep the seas of the Allies in darkness. It was rebuilt though in 1945, was electrified in 1983 and it was automated in 1988. It’s 10m high and has a range of 24 nautical miles.