| Paphos Lighthouse | |
| Location: | Paphos, Cyprus |
| Coordinates: | 34.7606°N 32.4063°W |
| Yearbuilt: | 1888 |
| Construction: | stone tower |
| Shape: | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Marking: | white tower |
| Characteristic: | Fl W 15s. |
Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the city of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.[1] [2]
Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.[1]
The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper's house and outbuildings.[1]
With a focal height of 36m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of a long flash of white light every fifteen seconds.[1] [2]