Skinari Lighthouse, Zakynthos Travel Guide
Free Guide: Historic lighthouse on Zakynthos' northern tip, offering panoramic Ionian Sea views and access to boat trips to famous nearby attractions.
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Historic lighthouse on Zakynthos' northern tip, offering panoramic Ionian Sea views and access to boat trips to famous nearby attractions.
Perched on the northern tip of Zakynthos, the Skinari Lighthouse offers stunning views of the Ionian Sea and the straits between Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Built in 1897, this historic lighthouse is a testament to Greek maritime history, though it is not accessible to go inside.
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- Unnamed Rd, Elation, 290 91
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Located near Elation, the Skinari Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon on the northernmost point of Zakynthos island. Constructed in 1897, it was strategically built to ensure the safety of boats navigating the passage between Zakynthos and Kefalonia. The lighthouse is a 9.5-meter-high stone tower that rises from the keeper's house.During World War II, the lighthouse's machinery was stolen, causing it to cease operation until 1945. Originally, it emitted a white flash every 1.5 seconds with a range of 21 nautical miles. Today, a modern beacon has replaced the original Fresnel lens.While the lighthouse itself is not open to the public, the surrounding area offers captivating views of the Ionian Sea, nearby windmills, and access to boat trips to the Blue Caves and Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach. The area around Cape Skinari also has unique plant life.
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